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 pays for an assistant at surgery only when the procedure is authorized for an 
assistant. The assistant must be a physician, physician assistant (PA), nurse practitioner (NP) or clinical nurse 
specialist (CNS). Medicare does not pay for assistant at surgery services performed by a person who bears any 
title or license other than those listed. You can find this rule in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, 
Chapter 4, Section 250.9. 
 
The rules say that 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. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that providers must report services correctly. Procedures should be reported with the CPT code
that describes the services performed. You can find this rule in the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative
Manual, Chapter I(A).
The rules say that claims or claim lines that have been determined to be exact duplicates of another claim or
claim line are denied. You can find this rule at the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 1, Section
120.2.
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.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that plans may choose the networks of providers available to enrollees and may require enrollees 
to obtain authorization before receiving services. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a) and in 
the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 1, Section 20.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that, with limited exceptions, members of the Plan must use network providers to get medical care 
and services. The only exceptions are emergencies, urgently needed care when the network is not available 
(generally, when the enrollee is out of the area), out-of-area dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan 
authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. You can find this information on page 46 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 $90 copayment for emergency room services. You can find this 
information on page 55 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 20% of the allowed amount for in-network Medicare-covered Part B 
drugs and their administration. 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. 
 
Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Lower Limb Prostheses (L33787) - If a prosthesis is denied as not 
reasonable and necessary, related additions will also be denied as not reasonable and necessary. 
 
When an initial below knee prosthesis (L5500) or a preparatory below knee prosthesis (L5510, L5520,L5530, 
L5540) is provided, prosthetic substitutions and/or additions of procedures and components are covered in 
accordance with the functional level assessment except for codes L5629, L5638, L5639, L5646, L5647, L5704, 
L5785, L5962, and L5980 which will be denied as not reasonable and necessary. When a below knee 
preparatory prefabricated prosthesis (L5535) is provided, prosthetic substitutions and/or additions of 
procedures are covered in accordance with the functional level assessment except for codes L5620, L5629, 
L5645, L5646, L5670, L5676, L5704, and L5962 which will be denied as not 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 plans may choose the networks of providers available to enrollees and may require enrollees 
to obtain authorization before receiving services. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a) and in 
the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 1, Section 20.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that, with limited exceptions, members of the Plan must use network providers to get medical care 
and services. The only exceptions are emergencies, urgently needed care when the network is not available 
(generally, when the enrollee is out of the area), out-of-area dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan 
authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. You can find this information on page 11 of the 2020 Evidence 
of Coverage.  
 
The Plan contract says that a referral is required for outpatient mental health care. You can see this on page 77 
of the 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 $172 copayment per day for days 21-100 of SNF care. You can find this 
information on page 85 of the Plan's 2019 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 is the secondary payer to certain primary plans. When Medicare is the secondary 
payer, the provider or enrollee must first submit the claim to the primary payer. If the primary payer does not 
pay in full for the services, Medicare secondary benefits may be paid. The enrollee must file a claim with the 
primary payer or cooperate fully with the provider so that the provider can file the necessary claim. You can 
find these rules in the Medicare Secondary Payer Manual, Chapter 1, Sections 10 and 30.  
 
The rules say that plans must identify payers that are primary to Medicare, identify the amounts payable by the 
primary payer, and coordinate benefits to Medicare enrollees with the benefits of the primary payer. You can 
find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.108. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that providers must report services correctly. Procedures should be reported with the CPT code 
that describes the services performed. You can find this rule in the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative 
Manual, Chapter I(A). 
 
The rules say that the physician must clearly document, in the medical record, his or her intent that the test be 
performed. An ?order? is a communication from the treating physician/practitioner requesting that a diagnostic 
test be performed for a beneficiary. The order may conditionally request an additional diagnostic test for a 
particular beneficiary if the result of the initial diagnostic test ordered yields to a certain value determined by 
the treating physician/practitioner (e.g., if test X is negative, then perform test Y). You can find this rule in 
Medicare Benefit Policy Manual; Chapter 15, Section 80.6. 
 
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 $90 copayment for Emergency Care. You can find this information on 
page 73 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules state that for patients with severe and unambiguous obstructive sleep apnea, the initiation of 
treatment with nasal CPAP may be incorporated into the diagnostic study night. This is called a "split-night" 
study (initial diagnostic polysomnogram followed by CPAP titration during polysomnography on the same 
night). A split night study is an overnight polysomnogram in which the patient spends the first half of the night 
being monitored for sleep apnea. In the event the study shows severe enough disease to merit treatment with 
CPAP (refer to the Medicare DME LCD on CPAP requirements), the technologist will place the patient on 
CPAP and will adjust the pressure on the CPAP to treat the underlying sleep apnea. This approach may be an 
alternative to one full night of diagnostic polysomnography followed by a second night of titration as long as: 
 
CPAP titration is carried out for more than 3 hours; and 
Polysomnography documents that CPAP eliminates or nearly eliminates the respiratory events during REM and 
NREM sleep. 
 
Repeat polysomnography or sleep testing for diagnosing sleep apnea requires documentation justifying the 
medical necessity for the repeated test. Repeat polysomnography/sleep testing may be indicated: 
 
if the first study is technically inadequate due to equipment failure; 
if the subject could not sleep or slept for an insufficient amount of time to allow a clinical diagnosis; 
if the results were inconclusive or ambiguous; or 
if initiation of therapy or confirmation of the efficacy of prescribed therapy is needed. 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Outpatient Sleep Studies (L35050). 
 
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 a $25 copayment for in-network specialist's office services. You can find this information on page 80 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that a Medicare plan may 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).
The rules say that medically necessary services are those that are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or
treatment of an illness or injury. Medically necessary services include services to improve the functioning of a
malformed body member. You can find this rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(1)(A).
The rules say that services that are not medically necessary are not covered. The rules also say that
experimental and investigational devices are not covered. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Sections 411.15 and
411.15(o).
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 47 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 local anesthesia or minimal conscious sedation may be appropriate for lumbar epidural 
injections. Use of moderate sedation and Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) is usually unnecessary. 
Documentation must clearly establish the need for such sedation in the specific patient. You can find this rule 
inLocal Coverage Determination (LCD): Lumbar Epidural Injections (L34980) - 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 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 
provides supplemental coverage for 2 hearing aids per year. The hearing aids must be obtained through 
network providers. There is a $1000 annual limit. This information can be found on page 69 of the 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 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 Plan 
contract includes a list of covered supplemental dental services. The contract specifically says that any 
procedure not listed is not covered. Panoramic x-ray (D0330) and extraction (D7210) are not included on this 
list and are not covered supplemental benefits. You can find this information on pages 11 to 13 of the Plan's 
Dental Health Care Program.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say 
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to 
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that enrollees must pay a 20% coinsurance for other diagnostic procedures and tests. You can find 
this information on page 90 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 may cover the use of an FDA-approved drug or biological if it is safe and effective and otherwise 
reasonable and necessary for the patient. FDA approved drugs used for indications other than what is indicated 
on the official label may be covered if the use is determined to be medically accepted, taking into consideration 
the major drug compendia, authoritative medical literature and/or accepted standards of medical practice. You 
can find this rule in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Sections 50.4.1 and 50.4.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.