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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. 
 
A pneumatic compression device (PCD) coded as E0652 is covered for the treatment of lymphedema extending 
onto the chest, trunk and/or abdomen when all of the following are met: 
 
1. The beneficiary has lymphedema of an extremity. 
 
2. The coverage criteria for an E0650 or E0651 PCD are met. 
 
3. The beneficiary has lymphedema extending onto the chest, trunk and/or abdomen that extends past the limits 
of a standard compression sleeve, and the chest, trunk and/or abdominal lymphedema has failed to improve 
with a four-week trial. 
 
A four-week trial of conservative therapy demonstrating failed response to treatment with an E0650 or E0651 
is required. The four-week trial of conservative therapy must include all of the following: 
 
 At least four weeks of regular, daily, multiple-hour home usage of the E0650 or E0651 PCD after 
careful, in-person fitting, training and supervision by a technician who is skilled in and who regularly and 
successfully uses the appliance provided 
 Compliant use of an appropriate compression bandage system or compression garment to provide 
adequate graduated compression 
 Regular exercise 
 Elevation where appropriate 
 Manual lymphatic drainage (where available) and self-manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) for at least 30 
minutes per day 
 Evaluation of diet and implementation of any necessary change 
 Medications as appropriate (e.g. diuretics and/or other treatment of congestive failure, etc.) 
 Correction (where possible) of anemia and/or hypoproteinemia 
 
You can find this information at Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Pneumatic Compression Devices 
(L33829).  
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.
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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 state that a Group 3 PWC with Single Power Option (K0856, K0857, K0858, K0859, K0860) or with 
Multiple Power Options (K0861, K0862, K0863, K0864) is covered if: 
 
    The Group 3 criteria IV(A) and IV(B) are met; and 
    The Group 2 Single Power Option (criteria II[A] and II[B]) or Multiple Power Options (criteria III[A] and 
III[B]) (respectively) are met. 
 
A Group 2 Multiple Power Option PWC (K0841, K0842, K0843) is covered if all of the coverage criteria (a)-
(e) for a PWC are met and if: 
 
    Criterion 1 or 2 is met; and 
    Criteria 3 and 4 are met. 
        The beneficiary meets coverage criteria for a power tilt and recline seating system (see Wheelchair 
Options and Accessories policy) and the system is being used on the wheelchair. 
        The beneficiary uses a ventilator which is mounted on the wheelchair. 
        The beneficiary has had a specialty evaluation that was performed by a licensed/certified medical 
professional, such as a PT or OT, or practitioner who has specific training and experience in rehabilitation 
wheelchair evaluations and that documents the medical necessity for the wheelchair and its special features (see 
Documentation Requirements section). The PT, OT, or practitioner may have no financial relationship with the 
supplier. 
        The wheelchair is provided by a supplier that employs a RESNA-certified Assistive Technology 
Professional (ATP) who specializes in wheelchairs and who has direct, in-person involvement in the 
wheelchair selection for the beneficiary. 
 
A Group 3 PWC with no power options (K0848, K0849, K0850, K0851, K0852, K0853, K0854, K0855) is 
covered if: 
 
    All of the coverage criteria (a)-(e) for a PWC are met; and 
    The beneficiary's mobility limitation is due to a neurological condition, myopathy, or congenital skeletal deformity 
 
IF the PWC base is not covered, then related accessories will be denied. 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Power Mobility Devices (L33789). 
 
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.
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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 pay for durable medical equipment (DME) that is reasonable and necessary for 
treatment of an illness or injury, or to improve the functioning of a malformed body part. Medicare considers 
equipment to be reasonable and necessary if the equipment does not serve the same purpose as other equipment 
already available to an enrollee. You can find these rules in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 
Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 110.1(C). 
 
HCPCS code E1392 describes an oxygen concentrator which is designed to be portable, is capable of 
delivering 85% or greater oxygen concentration, and is capable of operating on either AC or DC (e.g., auto 
accessory outlet) power. Code E1392 includes the device itself, an integrated battery or beneficiary-replaceable 
batteries that are capable of providing at least 2 hours of remote portability at a minimum of 2 LPM 
equivalency, a battery charger, an AC power adapter, a DC power adapter, and a carry bag and/or cart. The 
combined weight of the concentrator and the battery/batteries capable of 2 hours of portability must be 20 
pounds or less. If a concentrator meets all of these criteria and is also capable of functioning as a stationary 
concentrator, operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, the stationary concentrator code (E1390) is billed in 
addition to code E1392. You can find this information in the Local Coverage Article Oxygen and Oxygen 
Equipment - Policy Article A52514. 
 
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.
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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 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. The contract says to find a 
network dental provider, see our the Plan's Dental Directory or contact member services at the number on the 
back of this book. You can find this information on pages 75 to 76 of the Plans 2022 Evidence of Coverage 
(EOC).
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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 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 
contract also says that a broad selection of brand-name hearing aids, or the Plans exclusive hearing brand 
hearing aids are covered at the copayment listed in your Evidence of Coverage. To access your hearing aid 
benefit and get connected with a network provider you must contact the Plans hearing aid vendor. You are 
responsible for all costs for hearing aids not purchased from a network provider. You can find this information 
on pages 4-21 to 4-22 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage.
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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 state that PVA (Percutaneous Vertebroplasty (PVP) or Kyphoplasty (PKP)) is covered in patients 
with BOTH the following: 
 
    Inclusion criteria (ALL are required): 
        Acute (< 6 weeks) or subacute (6-12 weeks) osteoporotic VCF (T1  L5) based on symptom onset, and 
documented by advanced imaging  (bone marrow edema on MRI or bone-scan/SPECT/CT uptake) 1-
3,10,25,27 
        Symptomatic (ONE): 
            Hospitalized with severe pain (Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) or Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score = 
8) 4-7 
            Non-hospitalized with moderate to severe pain (NRS or VAS =5) despite optimal non-surgical 
management (NSM)10 (ONE): 
                Worsening pain 
                Stable to improved pain (but NRS or VAS still =5) (with = 2 of the following): 
                    Progression of vertebral body height loss 
                    > 25% vertebral body height reduction 
                    Kyphotic deformity 
                    Severe impact of VCF on daily functioning (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) >17 
        Continuum of care10 (Both) 
            All patients presenting with VCF should be referred for evaluation of BMD and osteoporosis education 
for subsequent treatment as indicated.  
            All patients with VCF should be instructed to take part in an osteoporosis prevention/treatment 
program.  
 
    Exclusion criteria 2,5,8-10 (Can have NONE of the following): 
        Absolute contraindication 
            Current back pain is not primarily due to the identified acute or subacute VCF(s). 
            Osteomyelitis, discitis or active systemic or surgical site infection 
            Pregnancy 
        Relative contraindication 
            Greater than three vertebral fractures per procedure 
            Allergy to bone cement or opacification agents 
            Uncorrected Coagulopathy             Spinal instability 
            Myelopathy from the fracture 
            Neurologic deficit 
            Neural impingement 
            Fracture retropulsion/canal compromise 
        
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Percutaneous Vertebral 
Augmentation (PVA) for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF) L34106. 
 
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.
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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 state that use of Moderate or Deep Sedation, General Anesthesia, and Monitored Anesthesia Care 
(MAC) is usually unnecessary or rarely indicated for these procedures and therefore not considered medically 
reasonable and necessary. Even in patients with a needle phobia and anxiety, typically oral anxiolytics suffice. 
In exceptional and unique cases, documentation must clearly establish the need for such sedation in the specific 
patient. Local anesthesia is sufficient for most cases. Occasional minimally to moderate conscious sedation is 
appropriate and if monitored anesthesia care is utilized the need for such stations should be clearly documented 
in the medical record. You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) - Epidural Steroid 
Injections for Pain Management (L39036) 
 
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.
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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 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 life-
saving 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. The Plan 
contract also says that non-emergency transportation by ambulance is appropriate if it is documented that the 
members condition is such that other means of transportation could endanger the persons health and that 
transpiration by ambulance is medically required. The contract also says authorization is required for non-
emergency Medicare-covered ambulance ground and air transportation You can find this information on page 
4-8 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage.
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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 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 
complete maxillary denture (D5110) and is limited to one procedure every five plan years. You can find this 
information on page 4-71 of the Plans 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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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 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 does not include 
dental implants and all associated services. You can find this information on pages 101-102 of the Plans 2022 
Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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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 state that Facet Joint Interventions generally consist of four types of procedures: Intraarticular (IA) 
Facet Joint Injections, Medial Branch Blocks (MBB), Radiofrequency Ablations (RFA) and Facet cyst 
rupture/aspiration. An initial thermal RFA of cervical, thoracic, or lumbar paravertebral facet joint (medial 
branch) nerves is considered medically reasonable and necessary for patients who have had at least two (2) 
medically reasonable and necessary diagnostic MBBs, with each one providing a consistent minimum of 80% 
sustained relief of primary (index) pain (with the duration of relief being consistent with the agent used). 
Repeat thermal facet joint RFA at the same anatomic site is considered medically reasonable and necessary 
provided the patient had a minimum of consistent 50% improvement in pain for at least six (6) months. 
 
Therapeutic facet joint procedures are considered medically reasonable and necessary for patients who 
meet ALL of the following criteria: 
 
1. The patient has had two (2) medically reasonable and necessary diagnostic facet joint procedures with each 
one providing a consistent minimum of 80% relief of primary (index) pain (with the duration of relief being 
consistent with the agent used); AND 
2. Subsequent therapeutic facet joint procedures at the same anatomic site result in at least consistent 50% pain 
relief for at least three (3) months from the prior therapeutic procedure or at least 50% consistent improvement 
in the ability to perform previously painful movements and ADLs as compared to baseline measurement using 
the same scale; AND 
3. Documentation of why the patient is not a candidate for radiofrequency ablation (such as established spinal 
pseudarthrosis, implanted electrical device) is in the medical record. 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Facet Joint Interventions for Pain 
Management (L33930). 
 
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 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. The contract says that 
services are only covered when received by a participating provider. You can find this information on page 80 
of the Plans 2022 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 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 does not include 
dental implants. You can find this information on pages 101-102 of the Plans 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 Plan 
contract includes a list of covered supplemental dental services. The contract specifically says that any 
procedure not listed is not covered. Bone replacement graft for ridge preservation (D7953) is not included on 
this list and is not a covered supplemental benefit. You can find this information on pages 4-80 to 4-95 of the 
Plans 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).