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 Original Medicare pays for the routine costs of qualifying clinical trials. Medicare also pays
for reasonable and necessary items and services used to diagnose and treat complications arising from
participation in all clinical trials. The rules also say that Medicare plans must cover these services even if they
are not available through in-network providers. Medicare plans may require reporting when enrollees
participate in clinical trials but cannot require prior authorization or approval. You can find these rules in the
Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1, Section 310.1.
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 Plan
contract also says that a clinical research study or clinical trial is a way that doctors and scientists test new
types of medical care. They test new medical care procedures or drugs by asking for volunteers to help with the
study. This kind of study is one of the final stages of a research process that helps doctors and scientists see if a
new approach works and if it is safe.
An enrollee who is in a clinical research study may stay enrolled in the Plan and continue to get the care that is
not related to the study through the Plan. Enrollees must tell the plan before they start participating in a clinical
research study.
If an enrollee participates in a Medicare-approved study, Original Medicare pays most of the costs for the
covered services received as part of the study. After Medicare has paid its share of the cost for these services,
the Plan will also pay for part of the costs. The Plan will pay the difference between the cost-sharing in
Original Medicare and the cost-sharing as a member of the Plan. This means the enrollee will pay the same
amount for the services received as part of the study as he or she would if these services were received from the
Plan. You can find this information on page 50 of the Plan's 2019 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 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 MUE and NCCI PTP edits are based on services provided by the same physician to the same beneficiary on the same date of service. You can find this information in National Correct Coding Initiative Policy Manual For Medicare Services, Chapter 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 state that the correct coding edit table contains edits which are pairs of HCPCS/CPT codes that in
general should not be reported together. Each edit has a column one and column two HCPCS/CPT code. If a
provider reports the two codes of an edit pair, the column two code is denied, and the column one code is
eligible for payment. You can find this rule in the National Correct Coding Initiative Policy Manual for
Medicare Services, Chapter 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 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.
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.
Explanation of decision
We decided that the Plan does not have to pre-approve repeat Zilretta injections (J3304).
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 health
plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $30 copayment for each out-of-network routine eye exam per year.
Reimbursed up to $50 for one (1) pair of eyeglasses every year (with single-vision, lined bifocal, trifocal or
lenticular lenses only) or 1 pair of contact lenses. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 96 of the
plan's 2019 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 for services performed on or after January 21, 2020, Medicare will now provide limited
coverage of acupuncture for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). For the purposes of this coverage,
CLBP is defined as lasting 12 or more weeks, non-specific (meaning there is no identifiable systemic cause,
such as metastatic, inflammatory, infectious disease), and not associated with either surgery or pregnancy. This
benefit covers up to 12 sessions in a 90-day period, and up to 20 visits per year, if there is demonstrated
improvement. Treatment must be discontinued if there is no improvement or regression. These treatments may
be provided by a physician in accordance with state requirements, or by physician assistants, nurse
practitioners/clinical nurse specialists, and auxiliary personnel if they meet certain licensure requirements.
Auxiliary personnel furnishing acupuncture must be under the appropriate level of supervision of a physician,
physician assistant, or nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist. You can find this information in the Medicare
National Coverage Determinations Manual, Section 30.3.3.
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 contract
says that the Plan offers additional coverage for acupuncture beyond what is covered by Medicare. This benefit
covers up to 24 visits every year. Authorization rules may apply for services. You can find this information on
page 58 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 say that Medicare pays for ambulance services that meet certain requirements. One requirement is
that the vehicle used as an ambulance must be equipped with emergency warning lights and sirens,
communications equipment, a stretcher, linens, emergency medical supplies, oxygen equipment and other lifesaving
equipment. Another requirement is that the vehicle used as an ambulance must be staffed with two
people, one of whom is certified as an emergency medical technician. Medicare will not pay for transport by
wheelchair vans because wheelchair vans are vehicles that do not meet these requirements. You can find this
rule at 42 CFR Sections 410.41(a) and (b).
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving
the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare
defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae,
dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this
rule in the 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. Sinus augmentation (D7951), custom fabricated abutment (D6057),
endosteal implant (D6010), and abutment supported retainer (D6071) are not included on this list and are not
covered supplemental benefits. You can find this information on pages 252 to 260 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 enrollees must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
-Age 55-77 years
- Asymptomatic (no signs or symptoms of lung cancer)
-Tobacco smoking history of at least 30 pack-years (one pack-year = smoking one pack per day for one year; 1
pack = 20 cigarettes)
- Current smoker or one who has quit smoking within the last 15 years
These rules may be found in National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Lung Cancer Screening with Low
Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) (210.14).
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 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 page 11 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.
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, 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 page 52 of the
plan's 2019 Evidence of Coverage.
The health plan contract says that routine vision services include: Routine eyewear includes the lenses and one
pair of eyeglass frames or contact lenses (includes contact lens fitting exam) every year. Services are only
covered when received by a participating provider. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 100 of
the plan's 2019 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 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).
The rules say that Dorsal column stimulators may be covered as therapies for the relief of chronic intractable
pain under the following circumstances:
To treat chronic pain caused by lumbosacral arachnoiditis that has not responded to medical management
including physical therapy. (Presence of arachnoiditis is usually documented by presence of high levels of
proteins in the Cerebrospinal Fluid [CSF] and/or by myelography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging [MRI]).
To treat intractable pain caused by nerve root injuries, post-surgical or post-traumatic including that of postlaminectomy
syndrome (failed back syndrome).
To treat intractable pain caused by complex regional pain syndrome I & II.
To treat intractable pain caused by phantom limb syndrome that has not responded to medical management.
To treat intractable pain caused by end-stage peripheral vascular disease, when the patient cannot undergo
revascularization or when revascularization has failed to relieve painful symptoms and the pain has not
responded to medical management.
To treat intractable pain caused by post-herpetic neuralgia.
To treat intractable pain caused by plexopathy.
To treat intractable pain caused by intercostal neuralgia that did not respond to medical management and nerve
blocks.
To treat intractable pain caused by cauda equina injury.
To treat intractable pain caused by incomplete spinal cord injury.
You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Spinal Cord Stimulation (Dorsal Column
Stimulation) (L35450).
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) 422.101.
The rules say that the only chiropractic service Medicare covers is manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation if the subluxation has resulted in a neuromusculoskeletal condition for which manual manipulation is appropriate treatment. You can find this rule at 42 CFR 410.21(b).
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 the only covered chiropractic service is manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation. You can find this information on page 59 in the Plan's 2019 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 CFR 422.101.
The rules state that this section applies to the following individuals and organizations: physicians; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; clinical nurse specialists; certified registered nurse anesthetists; anesthesiology assistants; certified nurse- midwives; clinical social workers; clinical psychologists; registered dietitians or nutrition professionals, physical therapists, occupational therapists; physician and non-physician practitioner organizations (e.g., group practices) consisting of any of the categories of individuals identified above; and ambulance suppliers. Consistent with 42 CFR 424.521(a), the individuals and organizations identified above may retrospectively bill for services when:
- The supplier has met all program requirements, including state licensure requirements,and
- The services were provided at the enrolled practice location for up to-- 1. 30 days prior to their effective date if circumstances precluded enrollment in advance of providing services to Medicare beneficiaries,or 2. 90 days prior to their effective date if a Presidentially-declared disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (Stafford Act) precluded enrollment in advance of providing services to Medicare beneficiaries. You can find this information at Medicare Program Integrity Manual Chapter 15, Section 15.17.
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 CFR 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 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 o 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 CFR 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare Advantage Plans may not make payment directly or indirectly for Medicare covered services furnished to a Medicare beneficiary by a physician or practitioner who has opted out of Medicare except in cases involving emergency or urgent care services furnished to a beneficiary who has not previously entered into a private contract with the physician or practitioner. You can find this rule at 42 CFR 422.220 and in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 40.37. 
 
The rules say that a seat lift mechanism is covered if all of the following are met: 
 
1. The enrollee must have severe arthritis of the hip or knee or have a severe neuromuscular disease.  
 
2. The seat lift mechanism must be a part of the physician's course of treatment and be prescribed to improve, or stop deterioration of, the enrollee's condition. 
 
3. The enrollee must be completely unable to stand up from a regular armchair or any chair in the home.  
 
4. Once standing, the enrollee must have the ability to walk. You can find this rule in the Medicare Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33801, Seat Lift Mechanisms. This LCD is effective for services provided on or after July 1, 2016. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this web site www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.