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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 harness (E2313) describes all of the wires, fuse boxes, fuses, circuits, switches, etc. that are 
required for the operation of an expandable controller. It also includes all the necessary fasteners, connectors, 
and mounting hardware. Code E2313 is separately billable in addition to an expandable controller both at initial 
issue and with complete replacement of the expandable controller. Code K0108 must not be used for any 
component or feature of an expandable controller at the time of initial issue. The reimbursement for any type of 
complete expandable controller is included in the allowance for codes E2377/E2376 plus E2313. However, if 
individual components of the harness are replaced, code K0108 should be used. You can find this rule at  
Local Coverage Article: Wheelchair Options/Accessories - Policy Article (A52504) (eff. 1/1/20). 
 
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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and 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 
dentures (partial, full, immediate) and are limited to one set every five (5) years. You can find this information 
on page 64 of the Plans 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 state that severe obesity is known to aggravate numerous medical conditions. Comorbid conditions 
for which bariatric surgery is covered include the following: 
 Type II diabetes mellitus (by American Diabetes Association diagnostic criteria). 
 Refractory hypertension (defined as blood pressure of 140 mmHg systolic and/or 90 mmHg diastolic 
despite medical treatment with maximal doses of three antihypertensive medications). 
 Refractory hyperlipidemia (acceptable levels of lipids unachievable with diet and maximum doses of lipid 
lowering medications). 
 Obesity-induced cardiomyopathy. 
 Clinically significant obstructive sleep apnea. 
 Obesity-related hypoventilation 
 Pseudotumor cerebri (documented idiopathic intracerebral hypertension). 
 Severe arthropathy of spine and/or weight-bearing joints (when obesity prohibits appropriate surgical 
management of joint dysfunction treatable but for the obesity). 
Hepatic steatosis without prior evidence of active inflammation 
 
You can find these rules in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Bariatric Surgical Management of 
Morbid Obesity, L35022. This LCD is effective for services provided on or after October 17, 2019. 
 
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 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and 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 Plan contract says that a porcelain/ceramic crown (D2740) is covered for emergency treatment only. You can find this on page 122 of the 2020 Exhibit B Benefits Handbook.
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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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site www.medicareappeal.com.The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract lists the specific dental services that are covered by the Plan. Removal of torus mandibularis is not listed and therefore is not a covered service. You can find this information on pages 21 through 26 of the Plan's 2019 Customer Handbook.The Plan contract also says that if a dental item or service is not listed in the benefit chart then it is not covered.  You can find this information on page 27 of the Plan's 2019 Customer Handbook.
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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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site 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 on pages 40 and 41 of the Plan's 2019 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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site 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 supplemental preventive dental benefits must be obtained from a provider in the network. Services obtained from vendors outside the Plan's network are not covered. You can find this information on page 42 of the Plan's 2019 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you cango 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 oral exams, bitewing x-rays, prophylaxis, intraoral periapical x-rays, a full mouth panoramic x-ray or intraoral complete series, restorative, periodontics, extractions, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. If a dental item or service is not listed in the benefit chart or listedwith NC, then it is not covered. You can find this information on page 44 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC)and the 2020 Customer Handbook.
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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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and 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. Thecontract says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includesoral exams, bitewing x-rays, prophylaxis, intraoral periapical x-rays, a full mouth panoramic x-ray or intraoral complete series, restorative services, endodontics, periodontics, extractions, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. If a dental item is not listed in the benefit chart it is not covered. Limitations and exclusions apply. You can find this information on page 44of the Plan's 2020EOC 2020 Customer Handbook.
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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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan
contract says will not pay for services you receive from an out of network dentist. If you receive
services from an out of network dentist, you will be responsible for all costs related to those services. You can
find this information on page 8 of the Plan's 2019 Customer Handbook.
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Decision: unknown

The rules saythat 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and 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 Plan contract says that services are covered when medically necessary and based on the benefit limitations and clinical criteria described in the Office Manager Reference Manual (ORM). You can find this information on page 66 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage
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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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says supplemental preventive dental benefits must be obtained from a provider in the network. Services obtained from vendors outside this network are not covered. You can find this information on page 22 of the Plan's 2019 Evidence of Coverage. The Plan contract also says will not pay for services you receive from an out of network dentist. If you receive services from an out of network dentist, you will be responsible for all costs related to those services. You can find this information on page 5 of the Plan's 2019 Customer Handbook.
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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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site 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 we cover the following services when medically necessary and based on the benefit limitations and clinical criteria described in the Plan's Reference Manual. You can find this information on page 62 of the Plan's 2019 Evidence of Coverage. The Office Manager Reference Manual includes a complete list of covered dental codes. The bone replacement graft (D4263) is not on this list and is not a covered supplemental benefit. You can find this information on page 302 of the Office Manager Reference Manual.
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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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The plan provides coverage for some Dental services. Dental services must be provided by in-network providers in order to be covered. This information can be found on page 62 of the 2019 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and 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 Plan
contract lists the specific dental services that are covered by the Plan. Core build up is not listed and therefore
is not a covered service. Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty (gum surgery) is not listed and therefore is not a
covered service either. The Plan contract also says if a dental item or service is not listed in the benefit chart
then it is not covered. You can find this information on pages 21 to 28 of the Plan's 2020 Customer
Handbook.
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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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and 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 Plan contract lists the specific dental services that are covered by the Plan. Topical application of fluoride is not listed and therefore is not a covered service. Post and core in addition to to a crown is not listed and therefore is not a covered service either. Endodontic therapy for an anterior tooth is listed, however it is listed as a non-covered benefit. The Plan contract also says if a service is not listed on the above benefit chart or listed with NC then it is not a covered benefit. You can find this information on pages 22 to 29 of the Plan's 2020 Customer Handbook.
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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 CFR 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan
contract lists the specific dental services that are covered by the Plan. Overdenture is not listed and therefore is
not a covered service. You can find this information on pages 21 to 28 of the Plan's 2020 Customer
Handbook.
The Plan contract also says that if a dental item or service is not listed in the benefit chart then it is not covered.
You can find this information on page 29 of the Plan's 2020 Customer Handbook.