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 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 $120 copayment for emergency services. The contract also says that 
enrollees do not pay the emergency room visit cost-share if admitted to the hospital within 24 hours for the 
same condition. You can find this information on pages 67-68 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 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 quantity of ostomy supplies needed by a beneficiary is determined primarily by the type 
of ostomy, its location, its construction, and the condition of the skin surface surrounding the stoma. The actual 
quantity needed for a particular beneficiary may be more or less than the amount listed depending on the 
factors that affect the frequency of barrier and pouch change. The explanation for use of a greater quantity of 
supplies than the amounts listed must be clearly documented in the beneficiary's medical record. If adequate 
documentation is not provided when requested, the excess quantities will be denied as not reasonable and 
necessary. The maximum quantity for code A4402 is 4 per month. Regardless of utilization, a supplier must not 
dispense more than a one (1) -month supply at a time for a beneficiary in a nursing facility and a three-month 
supply for a beneficiary at home. You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination for Ostomy 
Supplies, L33828 (eff 01/01/20). 
 
The rules say that the maximum quantity of supply code A4351 is 200 per month. Regardless of utilization, a 
supplier must not dispense more than a three-month quantity at a time. You can find this rule in the Local 
Coverage Determination for Urological Supplies, L33803 (eff prior to 07/25/20). 
 
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 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 contract lists the specific 
dental services that are covered. Bone replacement graft is not listed and therefore is not a covered service. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is not listed and therefore is not a covered service either. You can find 
this information on pages 3 to 21 of the Plan's 2020 Dental Care Plan.
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 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 a grab bars. You 
can find these rules in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 110.1.  
 
The rules say that a power seat elevation feature (E2300) and an interface used to control lights are non-
covered because they are not primarily medical in nature. You can find this information in the Local Coverage 
Article: Wheelchair Options/Accessories - Policy Article (A52504). 
 
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 the only chiropractic service Medicare covers is manual manipulation of the spine to correct 
a subluxation if the subluxation has resulted in a neuromusculoskeletal condition for which manual 
manipulation is appropriate treatment. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 410.21(b).   
 
The rules say subluxation may be shown by x-ray or physical exam. You can find this rule in the Medicare 
Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 240.1.2. 
 
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 also says that the provider must be eligible to participate in Medicare. If you go to a provider who is 
not eligible to participate in Medicare, you will be responsible for the full cost of the services you receive. You 
can find this information on pages 1-6 to 1-7 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 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 $350 copayment for each tier 2 outpatient surgery and/or services at an 
ambulatory surgical center or outpatient hospital facility. You can find this information on page 95 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 that claims for services furnished on or after January 1, 2010, must be filed no later than the close 
of the period ending 1 calendar year after the date of service. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 
424.44(a). 
 
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 you must submit your claim to us within 12 months of the date you received the service, 
item or drug. You can find this information on page 131 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 Medicare will cover a Power Mobility Device (PMD) (i.e., power wheelchair or scooter) for 
a person who meets the following criteria:  
 
1. The person must have a personal mobility deficit;  
2. The deficit must impair their participation in mobility related activities of daily living (MRADLs) such 
as toileting, feeding, grooming and bathing in customary locations within the home;  
3. The person?s condition must not be able to be ameliorated by a walker, cane or manual wheelchair; and 
4. The person must be capable of safely operating the PMD.  
You can find this rule in the Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Section 280.3(B). 
 
The rules say that a Group 3 power wheelchair can be covered only for enrollees who have a mobility 
limitation that is due to: 
 
1. A neurological condition; 
 
2. Myopathy; or 
 
3. Congenital skeletal deformity. 
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Power Mobility Devices L33789 (eff 1/1/17). 
 
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 shower and bath chairs are not covered because they are considered hygienic equipment that 
is not primarily medical in nature. You can find this rule in the Medicare National Coverage Determinations 
Manual, Section 280.1. 
 
The rules say that there is insufficient published clinical literature demonstrating safety and 
effectiveness in the Medicare population to establish the medical necessity for crutch substitutes. Therefore, 
crutch substitutes are non-covered. 
You can find these rules in the Jurisdiction C Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative 
Contractor (MAC) Bulletin E0118  Crutch Substitute Effective February 18, 2010. 
 
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 as CGP testing is not defined as a targeted panel by MolDX, and it is a test not currently 
satisfactorily described by any existing CPT? code. Therefore, to report a CGP service, test providers should 
use CPT code 81479 at this time, in addition to the approved DEX Z-Code TM for the test. Coverage of CGP 
is limited to one test per surgical specimen and precludes the use of any other molecular testing on that 
specimen. You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Article for Billing and Coding: MolDX: Targeted and 
Comprehensive Genomic Profile Next-Generation Sequencing Testing in Cancer (A55624). 
 
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 in order for a neurostimulator to be covered, the patient must be provided with an external 
neurostimulator, initially on a trial basis. The trial period may be extended up to four weeks. If during the trial 
period it is determined that the modality is not effective, or it is not acceptable to the patient, the electrodes 
may be removed. 
 
If the trial has been successful, a spinal neurostimulator and pulse generator are inserted subcutaneously and 
connected to the implanted electrodes. In some cases, the trial may be conducted using temporary electrodes. 
This information can be found in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Spinal Cord Stimulation (Dorsal 
Column Stimulation) (L35450). 
 
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). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111.  
 
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount 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 $250 copayment for each ambulance trip. You can find this information 
on pages 65-66 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 state that circulating tumor cell (CTC) assays are not covered for date of service January 10, 2019. 
CTC testing for all malignant diagnoses will be denied as not reasonable and necessary. You can find this rule 
in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) MolDX: Circulating Tumor Cell Marker Assays (L35710). 
 
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 $0 copayment per day for days 1-20. There is a $178 copayment per day 
for days 21-100 for skilled nursing services/in-network. You can find this information on pages 83-84 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 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 $110 copayment for each Medicare-covered radiological diagnostic 
service (including ultrasounds). You can find this information on page 4-31 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. 
 
Medicare rules state that a total electric hospital bed is not covered. The height adjustment feature is a 
convenience feature. You can find this rule in the Region A DME MAC LCD L5049 (effective November 1, 
2014 through September 30, 2015). 
 
Medicare rules state that a total electric hospital bed is not covered. The height adjustment feature is a 
convenience feature. You can find this rule in the Region B DME MAC LCD L27216 (effective November 1, 
2014 through September 30, 2015). 
 
Medicare rules state that a total electric hospital bed is not covered. The height adjustment feature is a 
convenience feature. You can find this rule in the Region C DME MAC LCD L11557 (effective November 1, 
2014 through September 30, 2015). 
 
Medicare rules state that a total electric hospital bed is not covered. The height adjustment feature is a 
convenience feature. You can find this rule in the Region D DME MAC LCD L11572 (effective November 1, 
2014 through September 30, 2015). 
 
Medicare rules state that a total electric hospital bed is not covered. The height adjustment feature is a 
convenience feature. You can find this rule in the DME MAC Local Coverage Determination L33820 
(effective October 1, 2015). 
 
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 does not pay for hearing aids or examinations for the purpose of prescribing, 
fitting, or changing hearing aids. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(d). 
 
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 the Plan covers Plan-approved hearing aid(s) (1 per ear per year). Up to two TruHearing 
Flyte hearing aids every year. Benefit is limited to the TruHearing Flyte Advanced and Flyte Premium hearing 
aids, which come in various styles and colors. You must see a TruHearing provider to use this benefit. You can 
find this information on page 92 of the Plan's 2018 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 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 there is a requirement for CPT 99431-99350 that they are billed to report evaluation and 
management services provided in a private residence. A home visit cannot be billed by a physician unless the 
physician was actually present in the beneficiary's home. You can find this rule in the Medicare Claims 
Processing Manual 30.6.14.1. 
 
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. 
 
No provider or supplier shall receive payment for services furnished to a Medicare beneficiary unless the 
provider or supplier is enrolled in the Medicare program. Further, it is essential that each provider and supplier 
enroll with the appropriate Medicare fee-for-service contractor. You can find this information at Medicare 
Program Integrity Manual Chapter 15, Section 15.1. 
 
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.