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 that a power seat elevation feature (E2300) and power standing feature (E2301) are non-covered
because they are not primarily medical in nature. If a wheelchair has an electrical connection device described
by code E2310 or E2311 and if the sole function of the connection is for a power seat elevation or power
standing feature, it will be denied as non-covered. You can find this information in Medicare's 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
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 a power operated vehicle (POV) is covered if all of the basic coverage criteria (A-C) have been met and if criteria D-I are also met. D. The beneficiary is able to: Safely transfer to and from a POV, and Operate the tiller steering system, and Maintain postural stability and position while operating the POV in the home. E. The beneficiary's mental capabilities (e.g., cognition, judgment) and physical capabilities (e.g., vision) are sufficient for safe mobility using a POV in the home. F. The beneficiary's home provides adequate access between rooms, maneuvering space, and surfaces for the operation of the POV that is provided. G. The beneficiary's weight is less than or equal to the weight capacity of the POV that is provided and greater than or equal to 95% of the weight capacity of the next lower weight class POV - i.e., a Heavy Duty POV is covered for a beneficiary weighing 285 - 450 pounds; a Very Heavy Duty POV is covered for a beneficiary weighing 428 - 600 pounds. H. Use of a POV will significantly improve the beneficiary's ability to participate in MRADLs and the beneficiary will use it in the home. I. The beneficiary has not expressed an unwillingness to use a POV in the home. If a POV will be used inside the home and coverage criteria A-I are not met, it will be denied as not reasonable and necessary. You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD); Power Mobility Devices, L33789.
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 and raised toilet seats are not covered because they are considered hygienic equipment that is not primarily medical in nature. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-03, Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Section 280.1. 

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 INDICATIONS:

The treatment of primary immunodeficiency syndromes associated with defects in humoral immunity to replace or boost immunoglobulin G (IgG) 
The treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) when a rapid rise in the platelet count is required such as prior to surgery, to control excessive bleeding, or to defer or avoid splenectomy 
Treatment of Kawasaki disease, in conjunction with aspirin 
Prevention of recurrent bacterial infections in patients with hypogammaglobulinemia associated with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) 
Decreasing risk of acute graft-vs.-host disease, associated interstitial pneumonia, and infections after bone marrow transplant in the first 100 days after transplantation 
Reducing the risk of severe bacterial infections in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected children with a CD4 count of greater than 200 to 400 
Second-line treatment of dermatomyositis 
The treatment of adults with Guillain-Barr syndrome diagnosed within the first 2 weeks of illness 
Treatment of hyperimmunoglobulinemia E syndrome and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) 
Treatment of multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) 
Treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis 
Treatment of chronic parvovirus B19 infection and severe anemia associated with bone marrow suppression and pure red cell aplasia 
Treatment of progressive pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceus, bullous pemphigoid, mucous membrane pemphigoid, and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita in patients that have failed conventional treatment and patients in whom conventional therapy is otherwise contraindicated 
For coverage criteria of Autoimmune Mucocutaneous Blistering Diseases, please see CMS Internet-Only Manual, Pub. 100-03, Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1, Part 4, 250.3 
Treatment of stiff person syndrome 
Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) in patients who have profound, rapidly progressive and/or potentially life-threatening muscular weakness and are refractory to, or intolerant of cholinesterase inhibitors, corticosteroids and azathioprine 
The prevention and/or treatment of organ rejection in patients sensitized to living or cadaveric organ donors 
Schonlein-Henoch 
Treatment of Paraneoplastic Visual Loss
Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) in patients meeting the necessary criteria 
Treatment of Multiple Myeloma for the prevention of life-threatening infections due to reduced gamma globulins 

You can find this information in Medicare's Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) (L34580).

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
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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 state that The rules say that as a covered entity, Medicare must use the POS codes from the National POS code set for processing its electronically submitted claims. Medicare must also recognize as valid POS codes from the POS code set when these codes appear on such a claim. Medicare must recognize and accept POS codes from the national POS code set in terms of HIPAA compliance. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Internet-Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 26, Section 10.5.

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 that Medicare pays for care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) when all of the following four
factors are met:
1. The patient requires skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation services;
2. The patient requires these services on a daily basis;
3. As a practical matter, the daily skilled services can be provided only on an inpatient basis in a SNF; and
4. The services are reasonable and necessary for the treatment of the patient's illness or injury or the services
must be needed to establish a safe and effective maintenance program or to prevent the patient's condition from
getting worse.

You can find these rules at 42 CFR Section 409.31 and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 8, Section 30.

The rules say that custodial care is not covered. Custodial care is personal care for a person who does not need
ongoing care from trained medical or paramedical staff. Custodial care serves to help with the activities of
daily living. This means the care includes help in walking, getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, feeding,
and using the toilet. Fixing meals and taking charge of medicine that usually can be self-administered are also
custodial care services. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only
Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16, Section 110.

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
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 repeat thermal facet joint RFA at the same anatomic site is considered medically reasonable
and necessary provided the patient had a minimum of consistent 50% improvement in pain for at least six (6)
months or at least 50% consistent improvement in the ability to perform previously painful movements and
ADLs as compared to baseline measurement using the same scale. For each covered spinal region, no more
than two (2) radiofrequency sessions will be reimbursed per rolling 12 months. You can find this information
in Medicare's Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management (L33930).

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
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 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. You can find this information
in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-08, Medicare
Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 10, Section 10.1.2.
The rules say that a licensed professional counselor is not eligible to enroll in Medicare. You can find this rule
in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-08, Medicare
Program Integrity Manual Ch 15.  4.8.
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 treatments for symptomatic varicose tributaries will be considered medically necessary if saphenous reflux is not present or already successfully eliminated, the veins are greater than 4 mm in diameter and if the patient remains symptomatic after a six-week trial of conservative therapy. You can find this information in Medicare's Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity, Treatment of (L33575).
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 in Chapter 3 on pages 35 to 36 of
the Plan's 2021 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 an inpatient admission is generally appropriate when the admitting physician expects the patient to need hospital care that crosses at least two midnights. The expectation should be based on such complex medical factors as medical history, the severity of signs and symptoms, current medical needs, and medical risk. The factors must be documented in the medical record. If an unforeseen event, such as a patient's death or transfer, results in a shorter stay, the patient may be considered to be treated as an inpatient. An inpatient admission for a surgical procedure listed by Medicare as "inpatient only" is generally appropriate, regardless of the length of stay. An inpatient admission may be appropriate if the admitting physician expects a patient to require hospital care for only a limited period of time. The decision to admit as an inpatient must be based on the clinical judgment of the physician and must be supported by the medical record. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 412.3.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com
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 20% coinsurance is for molecular or predisposition genetic testing. You
can find this information on page 97 of the Plan's 2021 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 $400 copayment for outpatient surgery, including services provided at hospital outpatient facilities. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 102 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 there are no cost-sharing charges for breast cancer screenings. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 56 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC). The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay a $50 copayment for diagnostic radiology services. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 80 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 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, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
The rules say that Medicare plans must make reasonable and diligent efforts to gather and forward information
to the Independent Review Entity (IRE). You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Parts C & D Enrollee Grievances, Organization/Coverage
Determinations, and Appeals Guidance Manual, Section 50.12.1.
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. The contract
says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes 2
periodic oral exams within any consecutive 12-month period. You can find this information on page 63 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 the medical records must support the medical reasonableness, necessity, and frequency of each diagnostic service supplied. The patient's medical record must be legible and clearly indicate the medical need for the colonoscopy. In addition, the medical record must include the test result and document its impact on treatment. Typically, the initial follow-up for colorectal cancer, adenomatous or neoplastic polyps is a colonoscopy in 1 year, then 3-5 year intervals following resection. You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Colonoscopy (L34213) - Effective October 1, 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.
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 patient's medical records must establish medical necessity for a hospital bed due to one of the following
reasons:
1. The patient's condition requires positioning of the body, e.g., to alleviate pain, promote good body
alignment, prevent contractures, avoid respiratory infections, in ways not feasible in an ordinary bed; or
2. The patient's condition requires special attachments that cannot be fixed and used on an ordinary bed.
You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication
100-03, National Coverage Determinations Manual, Section 280.7(A).
In order to qualify for a semi-electric hospital bed, the patient's condition must require frequent change in body
position and/or there may be an immediate need for a change in body position (i.e., no delay can be tolerated)
and the patient can operate the controls and cause the adjustments. Exceptions may be made to this last
requirement in cases of spinal cord injury and brain damaged patients. You can find this rule in the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-03, Medicare National Coverage
Determinations Manual, Section 280.7(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.
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 $150 copayment for diagnostic procedures and tests, including ultrasounds. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on pages 87 - 88 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).