Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
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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 to send your request for payment, along with your bill and documentation of any payment you have made. You must submit your claim to the Plan within 60 days of the date you received the service. You can find this information on page 146 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 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 certain
dental items and services included in a list of covered dental codes. Dental code D5866 is not included among
the Plan's covered dental services. You can find this information in the Plan's 2021 Preventive &
Comprehensive Dental Coverage Customer Handbook.
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 Medicare has affirmed non-coverage for genetic testing code 0013M for date of service October 8, 2020. You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Biomarkers for Oncology (L35396).
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 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 on page 54 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 40% coinsurance for Outpatient Surgery. You can find this information on page 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 $350 copayment for each covered non-surgical visit in an outpatient clinic
after you meet your $250 deductible. You can find this information on page 79 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 supplier of a covered item of durable medical equipment (DME) may not contact an
individual by telephone regarding the furnishing of a covered item to the individual unless: the individual has
given written permission to the supplier to make contact by telephone regarding the furnishing of a covered
item; or, the supplier has furnished a covered item to the individual and the supplier is contacting the individual
only regarding the furnishing of such covered item, or another covered item to this same individual within 15
months. If a supplier knowingly contacts an individual in violation of this prohibition, no payment may be
made for any item subsequently furnished to the individual by the supplier. You can find this information in the
Social Security Act, Section 1834(a)(17).
Local Coverage Article: Standard Documentation Requirements for All Claims Submitted to DME MACs
(A55426) - In the event of a claim review, information contained directly in the contemporaneous medical
record is the source required to justify payment except as noted elsewhere for prescriptions and CMNs. The
medical record is not limited to treating practitioner's office records but may include records from hospitals,
nursing facilities, home health agencies, other healthcare professionals, etc. (not all-inclusive). Records from
suppliers or healthcare professionals with a financial interest in the claim outcome are not considered sufficient
by themselves for determining that an item is reasonable and necessary.
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. If you receive services out-of-network, you will be responsible for 100% of the cost. You can find this information on pages 87-88 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 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 Plan
contract includes a list of covered supplemental dental services. The contract specifically says that any
procedure not listed is not covered. Cone beam CT capture and interpretation (D0364), guided tissue
regeneration (D4266), sinus augmentation with bone or bone substitutes (D7951), and bone replacement graft
for ridge preservation (D7953) are not included on this list and are not covered supplemental benefits. You can
find this information on pages 11 to 30 and on page 32 of the Plan's 2020 Benefit Booklet.

The Plan contract says that implant services are a benefit only when exceptional medical conditions are
documented and reviewed for medical necessity. The contract also says that exceptional medical conditions
include, but are not limited to: cancer of the oral cavity requiring ablative surgery and/or radiation leading to
destruction of alveolar bone, where the remaining osseous structures are unable to support conventional dental
prosthesis; severe atrophy of the mandible and/or maxilla that cannot be corrected with vestibular extension
procedures or osseous augmentation procedures, and the enrollee is unable to function with conventional
prosthesis; skeletal deformities that preclude the use of conventional prosthesis (such as arthrogryposis,
ectodermal dysplasia, partial anodontia and cleidocranial dysplasia). You can find this information on page 33
of the Plan's 2020 Benefit Booklet.
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 all claims for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetic, and Orthotic Supplies (DMEPOS)
require a written order/prescription from the treating practitioner. The supplier must keep the order and proof of
delivery documentation on file. All services that do not have appropriate proof of delivery will be denied. The
supplier should also obtain as much documentation from the patient's medical record as they determine they
need to assure themselves that coverage criteria for an item have been met. If the information in the patient's
medical record does not adequately support the medical necessity for the item, the supplier is liable for the
dollar amount involved unless a properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) of possible denial has
been obtained. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only
Manual, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 5, Sections 5.2.1, 5.9 and 5.10.
The rules say that for any DMEPOS item to be covered by Medicare, the patient's medical record must contain
sufficient documentation of the patient's medical condition to substantiate the necessity for the type and
quantity of items ordered and for the frequency of use or replacement (if applicable). The information should
include the patient's diagnosis and other pertinent information including, but not limited to, duration of the
patient's condition, clinical course (worsening or improvement), prognosis, nature and extent of functional
limitations, other therapeutic interventions and results, past experience with related items, etc. You can find this
rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Medicare Program Integrity
Manual, Chapter 5, Section 5.7.
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. This benefit includes a combined $1,000 coverage limit each plan year for preventive and comprehensive dental services. You can find this information on page 68 of the Plan's 2021 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 $40 copayment for each specialist office visit or telehealth visit. You can find this information on page 110 of the Plan's 2021 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 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 some preventative and comprehensive services that are outlined in your contract. Services not listed are not covered. Services may require prior authorization or be subject to limitations in frequency. One root canal per year may be covered. You can find this information on pages 86-88 and page 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 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 $200 copayment for each visit to an ambulatory surgical center. You can find this information on page 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 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.
Medicare covers screening mammograms to check for breast cancer once every 12 months for all women with
Medicare who are 40 and older. Medicare covers one baseline mammogram for women between 35-
39. Screening mammography means a radiologic procedure furnished to a woman without signs or symptoms
of breast disease, for the purpose of early detection of breast cancer, and includes a physician's interpretation of
the results of the procedure. Diagnostic mammography means a radiologic procedure furnished to a man or
woman with signs or symptoms of breast disease, or a personal history of breast cancer, or a personal history of
biopsy-proven benign breast disease and includes a physician's interpretation of the results of the procedure. 42
CFR 410.34
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 covered x-ray in the outpatient department of
a network hospital or facility. You can find this information on pages 73 to 74 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of
Coverage (EOC).
The Plan contract says enrollees must pay a $150 copayment for each covered diagnostic procedure or test at a
network outpatient facility. You can find this information on pages 73 to 74 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 $80 copayment for each emergency room visit. If you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours, you do not have to pay this cost-share for emergency care. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 65 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 an extra heavy-duty hospital bed (E0302, E0304) is covered if the beneficiary meets one of the criteria for a hospital bed and the beneficiary's weight exceeds 600 pounds. You can find this rule at Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Hospital Beds And Accessories (L33820) (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.