Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say that a power seat elevation feature (E2300) and power standing feature (E2301) are non-covered because they are not primarily medical in nature. You can find this rule at Local Coverage Article: Wheelchair Options/Accessories - Policy Article (A52504).

The rules also state that there is no separate payment for mounting hardware for a seat or back cushion. You can find this rule at Local Coverage Article: Wheelchair Seating - Policy Article (A52505).

The rules also say that Medicare will pay for durable medical equipment that is mainly used to serve a medical purpose. Items such as hospital beds, respirators, wheelchairs and crutches are examples of equipment that are clearly used for medical purposes. Medicare will not pay for:

1. Equipment that is primarily and customarily used for non-medical purposes. Examples include air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and electric air cleaners; 
2. Equipment used for a patient's comfort or for the convenience of a person caring for the patient. Examples include elevators, stairway elevators, physical fitness equipment and self-help devices such as grab bars. You can find these rules in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 110.1.

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes specific items and services listed on pages 4-53 through 4-74 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that plans may choose the networks of providers available to enrollees and may require enrollees to obtain authorization before receiving services. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 1, Section 20.2.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that, with limited exceptions, members of the Plan must use network providers to get medical care and services. The only exceptions are emergencies, urgently needed care when the network is not available (generally, when the enrollee is out of the area), out-of-area dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. You can find this information in Chapter 3 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes specific preventative and comprehensive services that are outlined in the contract. Services that are not listed are not covered. You can find this information on pages 4-59 to 4-73 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
Medicare does not pay for low vision aids. This exclusion includes all devices that use one or more lenses to aid vision or magnify images. This rule applies no matter the size, form or technological features of the device. This rule does not apply to: 1. post-surgical prosthetic lenses after surgery in which the lens of the eye was removed; 2. prosthetic intraocular lenses (IOLs) and one pair of conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses furnished after each cataract surgery with insertion of an IOL; and 3. prosthetic lenses used by those who are lacking the natural lens of the eye and who were not furnished with an IOL. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(b). Medicare does not pay for eye exams for the purpose of prescribing, fitting, or changing eyeglasses or contact lenses for refractive error only. Medicare does not pay for procedures performed in the course of any eye exam to determine the refractive state of the eyes. Refractive procedures are not covered even when done in connection with otherwise covered diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury. You can find these rules at 42 CFR Section 411.15(c).
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that one routine eye exam and one pair of standard glasses are covered once every calendar year. You must use a provider in the network. You can find this information on pages 105-106 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (such as co-payments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b).

The rules say that a co-payment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a 20% coinsurance for outpatient surgery/in-network. You can find this information on page 80 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b). The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a 20% coinsurance for each Medicare-covered Part B chemotherapy drug and the administration of that drug. You can find this information on page 75 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. The contract says that the replacement benefit for prosthetic services includes a prosthetic appliance (i.e., bridge or denture) for the purpose of replacing an existing appliance will be covered only after 5 years, measured from the last date the covered dental service was performed. You can find this information on pages 116 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules state that a Group 2 Single Power Option power wheelchair (PWC) (K0835, K0836, K0837, K0838, K0839, K0840) is covered if the beneficiary meets coverage criteria for a power tilt or a power recline seating system (see Wheelchair Options and Accessories policy for coverage criteria) and the system is being used on the wheelchair. You can find this rule at Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Power Mobility Devices (L33789). The rules also state that a power seating system - tilt only, recline only, or combination tilt and recline - with or without power elevating leg rests will be covered if criteria 1, 2, and 3 are met and if criterion 4, 5, or 6 is met: 1. The beneficiary meets all the coverage criteria for a power wheelchair described in the Power Mobility Devices LCD; and 2. A specialty evaluation that was performed by a licensed/certified medical professional, such as a physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT) or practitioner who has specific training and experience in rehabilitation wheelchair evaluations of the beneficiary's seating and positioning needs. The PT, OT, or practitioner may have no financial relationship with the supplier; and 3. The wheelchair is provided by a supplier that employs a RESNA-certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) who specializes in wheelchairs and who has direct, in-person involvement in the wheelchair selection for the beneficiary. 4. The beneficiary is at high risk for development of a pressure ulcer and is unable to perform a functional weight shift; or 5. The beneficiary utilizes intermittent catheterization for bladder management and is unable to independently transfer from the wheelchair to bed; or 6. The power seating system is needed to manage increased tone or spasticity. If these criteria are not met, the power seating component(s) will be denied as not reasonable and necessary. You can find this rule at Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Wheelchair Options/Accessories (L33792).
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b). The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $50 copayment for all other diagnostic procedures and tests. You can find this information 93 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say that this policy denies coverage for all CV risk assessment panels, except the basic lipid panel,
for symptomatic (with signs and symptoms) patients with suspected or documented CV disease because panel
testing is not specific to a given patient's lipid abnormality or disease. The policy indicates the medical
indication(s) based on published scientific articles and consensus guidelines for individual lipid biomarkers that
may be covered to characterize a given lipid abnormality or disease, to determine a treatment plan or to assist
with intensification of therapy. Each individual lipid biomarkers must be specifically ordered and the reason for
the test order documented in the patient's medical record. The policy denies coverage for all non-lipid
biomarkers when used for CV risk assessment including but not limited to, biochemical, immunologic,
hematologic, and genetic biomarkers for CV risk assessment regardless of whether ordered in a panel or
individually. You can find this information in Medicare's Local Coverage Determination: MolDX: Biomarkers
in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment (L36523).

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

Medicare does not pay for low vision aids. This exclusion includes all devices that use one or more lenses to aid vision or magnify images. This rule applies no matter the size, form or technological features of the device. This rule does not apply to:

1. post-surgical prosthetic lenses after surgery in which the lens of the eye was removed; 

2. prosthetic intraocular lenses (IOLs) and one pair of conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses furnished after each cataract surgery with insertion of an IOL; and 

3. prosthetic lenses used by those who are lacking the natural lens of the eye and who were not furnished with an IOL. 
You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(b).

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract also says that that the Plan covers one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses one pair of Medicare-one pair of Medicare-after each cataract surgery that includes covered standard covered standard insertion of an intraocular lens (additional glasses or contact glasses or contact pairs of eyeglasses or contacts are not lenses after cataract lenses after cataract covered by Medicare). Covered eyeglasses after cataract surgery includes standard frames and lenses as defined by Medicare; any upgrades are not covered (including, but not limited to, deluxe frames, tinting, progressive lenses or anti-reflective coating). You can find this information on page 4-67 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (such as co-payments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b).

The rules say that a co-payment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $393 co-payment for each day for days 1-5 per admission. You can find this information on pages 83 to 85 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).

The Plan contract also says enrollees must pay a $90 co-payment for each hospital emergency room visit. For (domestic) emergency care covered only, you do not pay the co-payment if you are admitted to the hospital for the same condition within 24 hours. You can find this information on page 77 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say that a determination of the medical necessity for certain components/additions to the prosthesis is
based on the beneficiary's potential functional abilities. Potential functional ability is based on the reasonable
expectations of the prosthetist, and treating practitioner, considering factors including, but not limited to:

1. The beneficiary's past history (including prior prosthetic use if applicable); and
2. The beneficiary's current condition including the status of the residual limb and the nature of other medical
problems; and
3. The beneficiary's desire to ambulate.

You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Lower Limb Prostheses (L33787) - Effective
January 1, 2020.

The rules say that a level 2 ambulator has the ability or potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low
level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs or uneven surfaces. Typical of the limited community
ambulator. You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Lower Limb Prostheses (L33787) -
Effective January 1, 2020.

The rules say that a flexible-keel foot (L5972) is covered for beneficiaries whose functional level is 2 or above.
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Lower Limb Prostheses (L33787) - Effective
January 1, 2020.

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving
the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare
defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae,
dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this
rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
Internet Only Manual, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract
says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. The contract lists the specific
dental services that are covered. Interim partial upper denture is not listed and therefore is not a covered
service. The contract also says that any services not listed are not covered. You can find this information on
pages 4-57 to 4-67 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say additional payment should not be made for some supplies when billed on the same day as certain
surgical procedures. This list includes, but is not limited to, "Items such as dressing changes; local incisional
care; removal of operative pack; removal of cutaneous sutures and staples, lines, wires, tubes, drains, casts, and
splints; insertion, irrigation and removal of urinary catheters, routine peripheral intravenous lines, nasogastric
and rectal tubes; and changes and removal of tracheostomy tubes." You can find this information in the
Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 12, Section 40.1.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.