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 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 says we cover 
the following services when medically necessary and based on the benefit limitations and clinical criteria 
described in the Dental Plan's Office Manager Reference Manual (ORM). You can find this information on 
page 66 of the Plan's Evidence of Coverage. 
 
Provisions for a fixed prosthesis may be considered when there is one missing maxillary anterior tooth or two 
missing mandibular anterior teeth and the member's overall status would justify consideration. You can find 
this information on page 310 of the Dental Plan's ORM. 
 
The placement of a fixed prosthetic appliance will only be considered for the anterior segment of the mouth in 
those exceptional cases where there is a documented physical or neurological disorder that would preclude 
placement of a removable prosthesis, or in those cases requiring cleft palate stabilization. In cases other than 
for cleft palate stabilization, treatment would generally be limited to replacement of a single maxillary anterior 
tooth or replacement of two adjacent mandibular teeth. You can find this information on page 316 of the Dental 
Plan's ORM.
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 coverage is indicated for Diagnostic Facet Joint Injections: 
? Dual medial branch blocks (a series of two MBBs) are necessary to diagnose facet pain due to the 
unacceptably high false positive rate of single MBB injections. 
o A second confirmatory MBB is allowed if documentation indicates the first MBB produced 
greater than or equal to 80% relief of primary (index) pain and duration of relief is consistent 
with the agent employed. 
Therapeutic Injections 
? Either intraarticular injections or medial branch blocks may provide temporary or long-lasting or 
permanent relief of facet-mediated pain. Injections may be repeated if the first injection results in 
significant pain relief (greater than50%) for at least 3 months.   
? Recurrent pain at the site of previously treated facet joint may be treated without additional diagnostic 
blocks if greater than 50% pain relief from the previous block(s) lasted at least 3 months. 
Thermal Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy (includes RF and microwave technologies): 
? Only when dual MBBs provide greater than or equal to 80% relief of the primary or index pain and 
duration of relief is consistent with the agent employed may facet joint denervation with RF medial 
branch neurotomy be considered.  
? Repeat denervation procedures involving the same joint will only be considered medically necessary if 
the patient experienced greater than or equal to 50% improvement of pain and improvement in patient 
specific ADLs documented for at least 6 months. 
You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination for Facet Joint Injections, Medial Branch Blocks, 
and Facet Joint Radiofrequency Neurotomy, L35936 (eff 12/05/19). 
 
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 40 to 45 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 20% coinsurance for radiation therapy. You can find this information in 
Chapter 4 on pages 80 - 81 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 may cover a drug or biological if it is safe and effective and otherwise reasonable 
and necessary. You can find this rule in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 50.4.1. 
 
The rules sat that IVIG is covered if all of the following criteria are met: 
 
1. It is an approved pooled plasma derivative for the treatment of primary immune deficiency disease; and 
2. The patient has a diagnosis of primary immune deficiency disease; and 
3. The IVIG is administered in the home; and 
4. The treating practitioner has determined that administration of the IVIG in the patient?s home is medically 
appropriate. 
 
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Article: Intravenous Immune Globulin - Policy Article (A52509) - 
Effective January 1, 2020. 
 
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 30% coinsurance. for each Medicare-covered prosthetic device and 
related supplies from an out-of-network provider. 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 custom fabricated mandibular advancement oral appliance (E0486) used to treat obstructive 
sleep apnea (OSA) is covered if criteria A - D are met. 
A. The beneficiary has a face-to-face clinical evaluation by the treating practitioner prior to the sleep test 
to assess the beneficiary for obstructive sleep apnea testing. Refer to the ICD-10 code list in the LCD-
related Policy Article for applicable diagnoses. 
B. The beneficiary has a Medicare-covered sleep test that meets one of the following criteria (1 - 3):  
1. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) or Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI) is greater than or 
equal to 15 events per hour with a minimum of 30 events; or, 
2. The AHI or RDI is greater than or equal to 5 and less than or equal to 14 events per hour with a 
minimum of 10 events and documentation of:  
a. Excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired cognition, mood disorders, or insomnia; or, 
b. Hypertension, ischemic heart disease, or history of stroke; or, 
3. If the AHI greater than 30 or the RDI greater than 30 and meets either of the following (a or b):  
a. The beneficiary is not able to tolerate a positive airway pressure (PAP) device; or, 
b. The treating practitioner determines that the use of a PAP device is contraindicated. 
C. The device is ordered by the treating practitioner following a review of the report of the sleep test. (The 
practitioner who provides the order for the oral appliance could be different from the one who 
performed the clinical evaluation in criterion A.) 
D. The device is provided and billed for by a licensed dentist (DDS or DMD). 

If all of these criteria (A-D) are not met, the custom fabricated oral appliance (E0486) will be denied as not 
reasonable and necessary. You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination for Oral Appliances for 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, L33611 (eff 01/01/20). 

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 say that Medicare may cover a drug or biological if it is safe and effective and otherwise reasonable 
and necessary. You can find this rule in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 50.4.1. 
  
Medicare rules also allow the plan to use step therapy. This is the process of beginning drug therapy for a 
medical condition with "preferred" (or more cost-effective) on-formulary drug alternative(s) and progressing to 
other drug therapies only as necessary. A plan must grant an exception to its step therapy rules if it determines 
that the requested drug is medically necessary, consistent with the prescriber's statement. The statement must 
show that the step therapy drugs: have been ineffective in treating the enrollee; or are likely to be ineffective or 
adversely affect the drug's effectiveness or patient compliance; or are likely to cause an adverse reaction or 
other harm to the enrollee.  
 
Medicare Advantage plans should ensure that new step therapy requirements do not disrupt ongoing Part B 
drug therapies for enrollees. Step therapy may only be applied to new prescriptions or administrations of Part B 
drugs for enrollees that are not actively receiving the affected medication. You can find this information at 42 
CFR Section 423.578(b)(5)(ii). 
 
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 has step therapy requirements for certain Medicare Part B covered drugs/biologicals. 
Enrollees may be required to try a preferred drug before the Plan will approve the requested medication. You 
can find this information on pages 73, 74, and 187 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 therapeutic continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and related supplies are covered by 
Medicare when all of the following coverage criteria (1-6) are met: 
1. The beneficiary has diabetes mellitus; and, 
2. The beneficiary has been using a BGM and performing frequent (four or more times a day) testing; 
and, 
3. The beneficiary is insulin-treated with multiple (three or more) daily injections of insulin or a 
Medicare-covered continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) pump; and, 
4. The beneficiary's insulin treatment regimen requires frequent adjustment by the beneficiary on the 
basis of BGM or CGM testing results; and, 
5. Within six (6) months prior to ordering the CGM, the treating practitioner has an in-person visit with 
the beneficiary to evaluate their diabetes control and determined that criteria (1-4) above are met; 
and, 
6. Every six (6) months following the initial prescription of the CGM, the treating practitioner has an in-
person visit with the beneficiary to assess adherence to their CGM regimen and diabetes treatment 
plan. 
 
If any of coverage criteria (1-6) are not met, the CGM and related supply allowance will be denied as not 
reasonable and necessary.You can find these rules in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Glucose Monitors 
(L33822). 
 
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 a specialist office visit. You can find this 
information on pages 80-81 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

Please note, the Local Coverage Determination and Articles (L36523, A55624, and A57559) are not binding in 
this case. These rules do not have Part B jurisdiction where the services were provided. 
 
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 screening tests are excluded from coverage. The only exceptions are for the following 
services: 
 
1. screening mammography,  
2. colorectal cancer screening tests, 
3. screening pelvic exams,  
4. prostate cancer screening tests,  
5. glaucoma screening exams,  
6. ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA),  
7. cardiovascular disease screening tests,  
8. diabetes screening tests, and 
9. screening electrocardiograms 
10. certain other testing recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force and approved by 
CMS 
You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(a)(1) and 42 CFR Section 410.64. 
 
The rules say that When multiple biomarkers are performed on one specimen and ordered in the context of a set 
panel of tests then this scenario should be billed as the specific panel if it has its own CPT code or as 81479 if it 
does not have a specific CPT code. Billing each code separately is incorrect billing and may result in the denial 
of the claim. You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Article for Billing and Coding: Biomarkers for 
Oncology, A52986 (eff 10/01/20). 
 
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. 
 
Below is a list of individuals and entities that frequently attempt to enroll in Medicare, but are not eligible to do 
so. If the contractor receives an enrollment application from any of these individuals or entities, the contractor 
shall deny the application, with the exception of entities eligible to enroll using the Form CMS-20134. 
 
- Acupuncturist - Assisted Living Facility - Birthing Center - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Certified 
Social Worker - Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Counselor - Hearing Aid Center/Dealer - Licensed Alcoholic 
and Drug Counselor - Licensed Massage Therapist - Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Professional 
Counselor - Marriage Family Therapist - Master of Social Work - Mental Health Counselor - National 
Certified Counselor - Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapist Assistant - Registered Nurse - 
Speech and Hearing Center - Substance Abuse Facility 
 
You can find this information at Medicare Program Integrity Manual Chapter 15 - Medicare Enrollment 
Section 15.4.8 - Suppliers Not Eligible to Participate. 
 
Part B covers mental health services and visits with these types of health professionals:  
 
Psychiatrist or other doctor  
Clinical psychologist  
Clinical social worker  
Clinical nurse specialist  
Nurse practitioner  
Physician assistant 
 
You can find this information in Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15 - Covered Medical and Other 
Health Services, Sections 160 to 210.
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. Cone beam CT is not listed and therefore is not a covered service. The contract 
also says any services not listed are not covered. You can find this information on pages 4-76 to 4-88 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 SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract 
says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes 1 
comprehensive oral evaluation every 3 years. You can find this information on page 4-74 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 an annual $1000 deductible. This deductible applies to skilled nursing 
facility services (SNF). You can find this information on page 84 of the Plan's 2019 Evidence of Coverage 
(EOC).  In addition, in 2020, you also have a $1,000 annual deductible that applies to SNF services.  You can 
find this information on page 96 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.