Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
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 an epidural injection is considered medically reasonable and necessary with the following 
conditions:  
1. Pain from Herpes Zoster or suspected radicular pain based on radiation of pain along the dermatome of 
a nerve. 
2. Pain from Neurogenic claudication that includes any of the following: 
o Pain severe enough to cause some degree of functional deficit; 
o Failure of at least four weeks of noninvasive care*; 
o Imaging demonstrating a correlative region of nerve/cord impingement. 
3. Pain from CervicoThoracic or Lumbar radicular pain with any of the following: 
o Pain severe enough to cause some degree of functional deficit; 
o Failure of at least four weeks of non-invasive care*; 
o Imaging demonstrating a correlative region of nerve impingement. 
4. Back pain without lower extremities symptoms and failure of four weeks of non-surgical, non-injection 
care* with either: 
o documented VAS for pain or NPRS greater than or equal to 3/10 (moderate to severe pain), OR 
o functional impairment in ADLs; 
AND 
the pain or functional impairment is associated with any of the following: 
o  
&#61607; substantial imaging abnormality, such as a central disc herniation or high intensity zone; 
&#61607; documented severe degenerative disc disease or central spinal stenosis; 
&#61607; discogenic pain, not attributable to facet joint or sacroiliac joint pain. 
 
If a prior epidural injection procedure provided limited or no relief (i.e., NPRS less than 3, less than 50% 
symptom improvement, insignificant or indiscernible relief), a second epidural injection utilizing the same 
method, technique or medication to the same level will be considered not medically reasonable and necessary. 
A second injection involving a change in technique or medication will be considered following re-evaluation of 
the patient. If a patient does not obtain significant relief with a diagnostic selective nerve root block (DSNRB), 
therapeutic injections (EI) in that same area will be considered not medically necessary. You can find this rule 
in the Local Coverage Determination for Epidural Injections for Pain Management, L36920 (eff 07/01/20). 
 
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.
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 state that coverage and payment for Medicare telehealth services includes consultation, office visits, 
individual psychotherapy, and pharmacologic management delivered via a telecommunications system. 
Eligible geographic areas include rural health professional shortage areas (HPSA) and counties not classified as 
a metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The originating site for telehealth services (location to which the enrollee 
presents) must be a practitioner?s office, hospital, rural health clinic (RHC), federally qualified health center 
(FQHC), skilled nursing facility or community mental health center. You can find this rule in the Medicare 
Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12, Sections 190.1 and 190.2. 
  
The rules say that for eligible telehealth services, telecommunications systems substitute for an in-person 
encounter. Medicare enrollees are eligible for telehealth services only if they are presented from an originating 
site located in either a county outside of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) or a rural Health Professional 
Shortage Area (HPSA) located in a rural census tract. You can find this in the CMS MLN document entitled 
?Telehealth Services.? 
 
The rules say that the provider, supplier, or beneficiary, as appropriate, must furnish to the intermediary or 
carrier sufficient information to determine whether payment is due and the amount of payment. You can find 
this rule at 42 CFR ?424.5. 
 
The rules say for Medicare to consider coverage and payment for any item or service, the information 
submitted by the supplier or provider must corroborate the documentation in the beneficiary's medical 
documentation and confirm that Medicare coverage criteria have been met. You can see this in the Medicare 
Program Integrity Manual Chapter 3 ? 3.3.2.1. 
 
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.
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 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 $40 copayment for in-network Medicare-covered physical therapy and 
speech therapy services. You can find this information on page 85 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage 
(EOC).
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 a Medicare plan may not pay for services given by a physician or other practitioner who has 
opted out of Medicare. This rule does not apply to emergency or urgently needed services. This rule applies to 
all other services, as well as to supplemental benefits. A Medicare plan must pay for emergency or urgently 
needed services given by a physician or practitioner who has not signed a private contract with the enrollee. 
You can find these rules at 42 CFR Sections 422.102 and 422.220 and in the Medicare Managed Care Manual, 
Chapter 6, Section 60.2. 
 
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 because you are a member of the plan, 
you can see any provider (in-network or out-of-network) that accepts the plan and has not opted out of or been 
excluded from Medicare, at the same cost share. Here are other important things to know about using out-of-
network providers: 
You can get your care from an out-of-network provider, however, in most cases that provider must be eligible 
to participate in Medicare. Except for emergency care, we cannot pay a provider who has opted out of or been 
excluded from Medicare. If you receive care from a provider who is not eligible to participate in Medicare, you 
will be responsible for the full cost of the services you receive. Check with your provider before receiving 
services to confirm that they are eligible to participate in Medicare. 
You can find this information on page 3-4 of the plan's 2019 Evidence of Coverage.
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 the provider, supplier, or beneficiary, as appropriate, must furnish to the intermediary or 
carrier sufficient information to determine whether payment is due and the amount of payment. You can find 
this rule at 42 CFR 424.5 
 
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 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 $95 copayment for basic radiological services provided at an in-network 
outpatient hospital. You can find this information on pages 74-76 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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 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 copayment for services obtained from an in-network specialist. You 
can find this information on pages 88-93 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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 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 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 on page 3-4 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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 state that the following is a list of suppliers who frequently attempt to enroll in Medicare but are not 
eligible to do so; no statute permits them to bill Medicare.  Note that this list is not exhaustive. If the contractor 
receives an enrollment application with one of the following types listed thereon, the contractor shall deny the 
application without development.  
& #61623; Licensed Professional Counselor
You can find this rule in the Medicare Program Integrity Manual Chapter 10 - Medicare Provider/Supplier 
Enrollment-6.2.1 - Suppliers Not Eligible to Participate. 
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 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 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 on pages 49 to 56 of the Plan's 
2020 Evidence of Coverage.
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 a Medicare plan may restrict members to a network of providers as long as medically 
necessary covered care is accessible and available through this network. The rules say that the Plan must 
arrange for specialty care outside of the Plan provider network when network providers are unavailable or 
inadequate to meet a member's medical needs. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a)(3). 
 
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 on pages 44-50 of the plan's 2019 
Evidence of Coverage.
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 medically necessary services are those that are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or 
treatment of an illness or injury. Medically necessary services include services to improve the functioning of a 
malformed body member. You can find this rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(1)(A). 
 
The rules say that services that are not medically necessary are not covered. The rules also say that 
experimental and investigational devices are not covered. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Sections 411.15 and 
411.15(o). 
Local Coverage Determination (LCD):  Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 2 (L33642) - Continued 
use of a group 2 support surface is covered until the ulcer is healed, or if healing does not continue, there is 
documentation in the medical record to show that: (1) other aspects of the care plan are being modified to 
promote healing, or (2) the use of the group 2 support surface is reasonable and necessary for wound 
management. 
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 providers must report services correctly. Procedures should be reported with the CPT code 
that describes the services performed. You can find this rule in the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative 
Manual, Chapter I(A). 
 
The rules say that the applicable payments made under the prospective payment systems are payment in full for 
all facility or hospital services, as defined in 42 CFR 409.10. CMS does not pay any provider or supplier other 
than the facility or hospital for services furnished to a beneficiary. The facility or hospital must furnish all 
necessary covered services to the beneficiary either directly or under arrangements (as defined in 42 CFR 
409.3). You can see this in 42 CFR 412.50  Furnishing of inpatient hospital services directly or under 
arrangements.
 
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 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 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 on page 45 of the Plan's 2019 
EOC.
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 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 $300 copayment for diagnostic radiology other than CT scans. You can 
find this information on page 72 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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 state that Medicare does not pay any provider or supplier other than the facility or hospital for 
services furnished to the beneficiary while an inpatient. The facility or hospital must furnish all necessary 
covered services to the beneficiary either directly or under arrangements made between the facility and hospital 
and outside vendors. If the physician furnishes services to beneficiaries in providers, the carrier pays on a fee 
schedule basis provided the following requirements are met: 
 
(1) The services are personally furnished for an individual beneficiary by a physician. 
(2) The services contribute directly to the diagnosis or treatment of an individual beneficiary. 
(3) The services ordinarily require performance by a physician. 
(4) In the case of radiology or laboratory services, the additional requirements in ? 415.120 or ? 415.130, 
respectively, are met. 
 
You can find this rule at 42 CFR, Sections 412.50 and 415.102. 
 
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 providers must report services correctly. Procedures should be reported with the CPT code 
that describes the services performed. You can find this rule in the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative 
Manual, Chapter I(A). 
 
The rules say that this policy limits CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 genetic testing to defined indications. All other 
testing for CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 is non-covered until definitive clinical utility is established to justify 
coverage. 
 
This policy non-covers CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genetic testing for all medications.  
 
You can find these rules in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for MolDX: CYP2C19, CYP2D6, 
CYP2C9, and VKORC1 Genetic Testing, L35072. This LCD is effective for services provided on or after 
August 8, 2019 and before October 23, 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.