Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say 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 plan years. You can find this information on page 4-75 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say 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% coinsurance for each Medicare-covered radiological diagnostic service, not including Xrays, performed in a physician's office or at a free-standing facility. You can find this information on page 4-40 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 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 $50 copayment for Outpatient Diagnostice Tests. You can find this information on page 91 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 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 in Chapter 3 on pages 43-46 of the plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage.
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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 therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (CGM) devices replace a standard home blood glucose monitor (HCPCS codes E0607, E2100, E2101) and related supplies (HCPCS codes A4233, A4234, A4235, A4236, A4244, A4245, A4246, A4247, A4250, A4253, A4255, A4256, A4257, A4258, A4259). Claims for a BGM and related supplies, billed in addition to an approved CGM device (code K0554) and associated supply allowance (code K0553), will be denied. Refer to the Coding Guidelines in the LCD-related Policy Article for additional information. 

You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Glucose Monitors (L33822).

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 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. Lower partial denture is not listed and therefore is not a covered service. You
can find this information on pages 252 to 256 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 to qualify for home health services, the patient must be:
1. Confined to the home;
2. Under the care of a physician or allowed practitioner;
3. Receiving services under a plan of care established and reviewed by a physician;
4. Be in need of (a) skilled nursing care on an intermittent basis, (b) physical therapy, (c) speech therapy or (d)
continuing occupational therapy.

You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 409.42.

The rules say that eligibility for the home health benefit will be determined based on the certifying physician or
allowed practitioner's records. If the enrollee was directly admitted to home health from an acute or post-acute
care facility, the facility records may be used instead. The medical records for the enrollee must contain
information that justifies the referral for home health services.

The certifying physician or allowed practitioner must document that there was a face-to-face encounter with the
enrollee within the required timeframe. The records must contain the actual clinical note for the face-to-face
encounter visit. You can find these rules in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 7, Section 30.5.1,
30.5.1.1, and 30.5.1.2.

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 417.414.

The rules say that except for emergency and urgently needed services, Cost plans are not required to make
payments for any services received by enrollees that are not provided directly by the Plan or through
arrangements made by the Plan. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 417.448(a).

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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 evidence is adequate to conclude that screening for HCV, consistent with the grade B recommendations by the USPSTF, is reasonable and necessary for the prevention or early detection of an illness or disability and is appropriate for individuals entitled to benefits under Part A or enrolled under Part B, as described below. You can find this information in National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Screening for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Adults (210.13) - Effective June 2, 2014.

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 health plan contract says that Hep C screenings are covered for pregnant women and for certain people who are at increased risk for an STI when the tests are ordered by a primary care provider. We cover these tests once every 12 months or at certain times during pregnancy. You can find this information on page 4-60 and 4-61 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 Original Medicare pays physicians, providers and suppliers for Medicare-covered services furnished to enrollees who have elected hospice. The Plan is responsible for non-hospice services that are not Medicare-covered, but that are offered as supplemental benefits under the Plan. You can find this rule in the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 8, Section 70.3.1. 

The rules also say that the Medicare hospice pays claims for services related to the terminal illness. Original Medicare pays claims for Medicare-covered non-hospice services provided by physicians, providers or suppliers. Original Medicare continues to pay for services furnished after the revocation or expiration of the enrollee's hospice election until the first day of the month after the hospice election has been revoked or terminated. You can find this rule in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 11, Section 30.4.

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. [e.g. The Plan contract also says that acupuncture services are not covered by the Plan. You can find this information on page 27 of the Plan's 2010 Evidence of Coverage/
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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 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 also say that ultrasound diagnostic procedures utilizing low energy sound waves are being widely
employed to determine the composition and contours of nearly all body tissues except bone and air-filled
spaces. This technique permits noninvasive visualization of even the deepest structures in the body. The use of
the ultrasound technique is sufficiently developed that it can be considered essential to good patient care in
diagnosing a wide variety of conditions.

Ultrasound diagnostic procedures are listed in the National Coverage Determination and are divided into two
categories. Medicare coverage is extended to the procedures listed in Category I. Periodic claims review by the
A/Medicare Administrative Contractor (A/MAC) medical consultants should be conducted to ensure that the
techniques are medically appropriate and the general indications specified in these categories are met.
Techniques in Category II are considered experimental and should not be covered at this time.

Uses for ultrasound diagnostic procedures not listed in Category I or II are left to local MAC discretion. In
view of the rapid changes in the field of ultrasound diagnosis, uses for ultrasound diagnostic procedures other
than those listed under Categories I and II should be carefully reviewed before payment. Medical justification
may be required.

You can find these rules in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures
(220.5).

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.

Medicare does not pay for low vision aids. This exclusion includes all devices that use one or more lenses to
aid vision or magnify images. This rule applies no matter the size, form or technological features of the device.
This rule does not apply to:

1. post-surgical prosthetic lenses after surgery in which the lens of the eye was removed;

2. prosthetic intraocular lenses (IOLs) and one pair of conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses furnished after
each cataract surgery with insertion of an IOL; and

3. prosthetic lenses used by those who are lacking the natural lens of the eye and who were not furnished with
an IOL.
You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(b).

Medicare does not pay for eye exams for the purpose of prescribing, fitting, or changing eyeglasses or contact
lenses for refractive error only. Medicare does not pay for procedures performed in the course of any eye exam
to determine the refractive state of the eyes. Refractive procedures are not covered even when done in
connection with otherwise covered diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury. You can find these rules at 42
CFR Section 411.15(c).

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 routine (refractive) eye exams are limited to one exam every two calendar years. You can
find this information on page 88 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 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. Osseous surgery (D4261) is not included on this list and is not a covered supplemental benefit. You can find this information on pages 4-73 to 4-82 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 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 9 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 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 coverage of those dental codes listed in the Evidence of Coverage. You can find this information on pages 4-54 to 4-56 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 Plan
contract includes a list of covered supplemental dental services. The contract specifically says that any
procedure not listed is not covered. Endodontic therapy (D3320), crown repair (D2980), cone beam CT capture
and interpretation (D0364), and unspecified preventive procedure (D1999) are not included on this list and are
not covered supplemental benefits. You can find this information on pages 4-74 to 4-83 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 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 coverage of those dental codes listed in the Evidence of Coverage. You can find this information on page 57 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 CMS has established units of service edits referred to as Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
An MUE for a HCPCS/CPT code is the maximum number of units of service under most circumstances
allowable by the same provider for the same enrollee on the same date of service. Claims submitted where the
unit of service exceeds the MUE value for that HCPCS/CPT code will be denied. You can find this rule in the
Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative Manual, Chapter I(V).

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.