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 state that procedures and examinations which are not covered under the portable x-ray provision 
include the following: 
 Procedures involving fluoroscopy; 
 Procedures involving the use of contrast media; 
 Procedures requiring the administration of a substance to the patient or injection of a substance into the 
patient and/or special manipulation of the patient; 
 Procedures which require special medical skill or knowledge possessed by a doctor of medicine or doctor of 
osteopathy or which require that medical judgment be exercised; 
 Procedures requiring special technical competency and/or special equipment or materials; 
 Routine screening procedures; and 
 Procedures which are not of a diagnostic nature. 
You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Internet-Only 
Manual,Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15, Section 80.4.4. 
 
Concerns have been expressed that the use of such services in a mobile setting lacks evidence of medical 
effectiveness. Questions of patient safety have yet to be resolved for these types of procedures to be performed 
in a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or home environment, thus requiring physician presence during the 
procedure in such settings. 
 
This procedure will be reimbursed only when medically necessary and performed in one of the following: 
Office 
Inpatient hospital 
Outpatient hospital 
Emergency room hospital 
Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation facility  
Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Barium Swallow Studies, Modified 
L35433. 
 
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 procedures and examinations which are not covered under the portable x-ray provision 
include the following: 
 Procedures involving fluoroscopy; 
 Procedures involving the use of contrast media; 
 Procedures requiring the administration of a substance to the patient or injection 
of a substance into the patient and/or special manipulation of the patient; 
 Procedures which require special medical skill or knowledge possessed by a 
doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy or which require that medical 
judgment be exercised; 
 Procedures requiring special technical competency and/or special equipment or 
materials; 
 Routine screening procedures; and 
 Procedures which are not of a diagnostic nature. 
You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Internet-Only 
Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15, Section 80.4.4. 
 
Concerns have been expressed that the use of such services in a mobile setting lacks evidence of medical 
effectiveness. Questions of patient safety have yet to be resolved for these types of procedures to be performed 
in a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or home environment, thus requiring physician presence during the 
procedure in such settings. 
 
This procedure will be reimbursed only when medically necessary and performed in one of the following: 
Office 
Inpatient hospital 
Outpatient hospital 
Emergency room hospital 
Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation facility Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Barium Swallow Studies, Modified 
L35433. 
 
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). 
 
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 there is a 2% coinsurance and a $400 deductible which applies to certain items and 
services. The Plan deductible applies to an office visit. You can find this information on page 71 of the Plan's 
2022 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 a $175 copayment for in-network Medicare-covered radiological 
diagnostic services, including ultrasounds. You can find this information on pages 4-42 to 4-47 of the Plan's 
2022 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 Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 
Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
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 the 
panoramic radiographic image but is limited to 1 set per year. The 2D photographic images, extraction, and a 
consultation are not covered by the Plan's dental benefits. The contract also says that enrollees may be billed by 
the out-of-network provider for any charged amount greater than the payment made by the Plan. You can find 
this information on pages 68 to 71 of the Plan's 2022 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 Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 
Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
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 only 
those items and services specifically listed in your Plan contract. Extraction, erupted tooth requiring removal of 
bone and/or sectioning of tooth, incl elevation of mucoperiosteal flap (D7210) is not covered under the Plans 
dental benefits. You can find this information on pages 49-50 of the Plans 2023 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 Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 
Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
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 the 
requested item or service but is limited to one D0140 every 12 months. This benefit does not include D0460. 
You can find this information on pages 125-129 of the Plan's 2022 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 a $295 copayment per visit for outpatient surgery. You can find this 
information on page 101 of the Plan's 2022 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% coinsurance for DME and related supplies. You can find this 
information on page 73 of the Plan's 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC). 
 
The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay a $40 copayment for Medicare covered physical, 
occupational, and speech therapy visits. You can find this information on page 92 of the Plan's 2022 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 5% coinsurance for medical services received in-network, including 
Medicare Part B Prescription Drugs, and Outpatient diagnostic tests and therapeutic services and supplies. You 
can find this information on page A1-15 of the Plan's 2022 Medical Benefits Chart.
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 states supplemental covered benefits include one routine eye exam every calendar year. You can find 
this information on pages 89 to 90 of the Plan's 2022 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 Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 
Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
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 the 
requested D2751 and D5213, but each are limited to once per 60 months. You can find this information on 
pages 99-105 of the Plan's 2023 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 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. 
 
The rules say that the plan must pay for emergency and urgently needed services. This rule applies whether the 
services are obtained in or out of the plans network. This rule applies whether or not there is prior 
authorization for the services. The rules say that an emergency is defined as when a prudent layperson would 
believe that without immediate medical attention there would be serious jeopardy to his or her health. The rules 
say that urgently needed services are those needed because of an unforeseen illness or condition, and it is not 
reasonable to get the services from the plan. Generally, these services are needed while the enrollee is outside 
of the service area. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.113. 
 
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 worldwide coverage is for urgently needed care. You can find this information on page 87 of 
the Plans 2022 to 2023 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 procedures and examinations which are not covered under the portable x-ray provision 
include the following: 
 Procedures involving fluoroscopy; 
 Procedures involving the use of contrast media; 
 Procedures requiring the administration of a substance to the patient or injection of a substance into the 
patient and/or special manipulation of the patient; 
 Procedures which require special medical skill or knowledge possessed by a doctor of medicine or doctor of 
osteopathy or which require that medical judgment be exercised; 
 Procedures requiring special technical competency and/or special equipment or materials; 
 Routine screening procedures; and 
 Procedures which are not of a diagnostic nature. 
You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Internet-Only 
Manual,Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15, Section 80.4.4. 
 
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.
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 each in and out-of-network Medicare-covered Part 
B drug received in a providers office or outpatient setting. You can find this information on page 98 of the 
Plan's 2022 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 plans must make reasonable and diligent efforts to gather and forward information 
to the Independent Review Entity (IRE). You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and 
  
  Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Parts C & D Enrollee Grievances, Organization/Coverage 
Determinations, and Appeals Guidance Manual, Section 50.12.1. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that the Plan covers up to a total of 12 Eastern therapeutic therapy visits per year for any single or 
combination of the following services from a contracted acupuncturist: 
- Cupping 
- Tui Na 
- Gua Sha 
- MedX 
- Reflexology 
- Infrared therapy 
 
Each wellness service visit may not exceed 30 minutes in duration. After the Plan pay the maximum benefit 
allowance for services, you are responsible for any remaining costs. You can find this information in Chapter 4 
on page 71 of the Plans 2022 Evidence of Coverage.