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 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 in Chapter three on pages 30 to 
31 of the Plan's 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 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.
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).
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract also says that the Plan covers a mandatory supplemental vision benefit with a frames and lens package. The Plan coverage $300 toward the purchase and fitting of eyeglasses and pair of lenses or contact lenses at a network optical provider (1 per calendar year). You can find this information on page 83 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 minimally invasive surgical (MIS) fusion of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) utilizing a lateral 
transfixation approach is considered medically necessary when ALL of the following criteria are met: 
 
    Have moderate to severe pain with functional impairment and pain that persists, despite a minimum 6 
months of intensive nonoperative treatment that must include medication optimization, activity modification, 
bracing, and active therapeutic exercise targeted at the lumbar spine, pelvis, SIJ and hip including a home 
exercise program 
 
    Patients report of typically unilateral pain that is caudal to the lumbar spine (L5 vertebrae), localized over 
the posterior SIJ, and consistent with SIJ pain 
 
    A thorough physical examination demonstrating localized tenderness with palpation over the sacral sulcus 
(Fortins point, i.e., at the insertion of the long dorsal ligament inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine 
(PSIS) in the absence of tenderness of similar severity elsewhere (e.g., greater trochanter, lumbar spine, 
coccyx) and that other obvious sources for their pain do not exist 
 
    Positive response to a cluster of 3 provocative tests (e.g., thigh thrust test, compression test, Gaenslens test, 
distraction test, Patricks sign, posterior provocation test) 
 
    Absence of generalized pain behavior (e.g., somatoform disorder) or generalized pain disorders (e.g., 
fibromyalgia) 
 
    Diagnostic imaging studies that include ALL of the following: 
 
        Imaging (plain radiographs and a computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) of 
the SIJ that excludes the presence of destructive lesions (e.g., tumor, infection), fracture, traumatic SIJ 
instability, or inflammatory arthropathy that would not be properly addressed by percutaneous SIJ fusion (SIJF) 
        Imaging of the pelvis (anteroposterior (AP) plain radiograph) to rule out concomitant hip pathology 
        Imaging of the lumbar spine (CT or MRI) to rule out neural compression or other degenerative condition 
that can be causing low back or buttock pain 
 
    At least 75% reduction of pain for the expected duration of 2 anesthetics (on separate visits, each with a 
different duration of action), and the ability to perform previously painful maneuvers, following an image-guided, contrast-enhanced intra-articular SIJ injection 
 
    A trial of at least 1 therapeutic intra-articular SIJ injection (i.e., corticosteroid injection) 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Minimally Invasive Surgical (MIS) 
Fusion of the Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) L39025. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
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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 there is a 20% coinsurance for Medicare Part B drugs. You can see this on page 72 of the Plans 2021 Evidence of Coverage.
The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $275 copayment for outpatient nuclear medicine. You can see this on page 76 of the Plans 2021 Evidence of Coverage.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b). The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $295 copayment for outpatient hospital services. You can see this on page 75 of the Plans 2021 Evidence of Coverage.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b). The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. You pay $40 for each covered visit or consultation in an outpatient location with a specialist. You can see this on page 103 of the Plans 2021 Evidence of Coverage. The Plan contract says that enrollees pay $40 for each covered office visit to other providers for urgently needed services. You can see this on page 113 of the Plans 2021 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 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has concluded the evidence is inadequate to conclude that computed tomography colonography (CTC) is an appropriate colorectal cancer screening test under 1861(pp) (1) of the Social Security Act. CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening remains non-covered. You can find this rule in the NCA - Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer (CAG-00396N) - Decision Memo.
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 for dental services, the plan pays a calendar year maximum of $1,000. All covered services are subject to the maximum. The Plan contract says that an oral evaluation (code D0120) is covered once every twelve months. The Plan contract says that prophylaxis services (D1110) are covered twice per year. You can review your covered dental services and limitations starting on page 120 of the Plans 2022 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 a whole-body positron emission tomography (PET) scan for the evaluation of prostate cancer is non-covered for initial treatment strategy. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, National Coverage Determinations Manual, Section 220.6.17.
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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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 testing of individuals with no personal history of breast, ovarian, fallopian tube, primary 
peritoneal, pancreatic, or prostate cancer is not covered. You can find these rules in the Local Coverage 
Determination (LCD) for MolDX: BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genetic Testing, L36163. 
 
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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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 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-16, 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 pages 42-49 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 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 on pages 45 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 40% coinsurance for an outpatient hospital visit. You can find this 
information in Chapter 4 on pages 73 to 76 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 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 on pages 41 to 49 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 providers must report services correctly. Procedures should be reported with the Current 
Procedural Terminology (CPT) code that describes the services performed. You can find this rule in the 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative Policy Manual for 
Medicare Services, Chapter I(A). 
 
The rules say that active diagnoses are intended to code diseases that have a direct relationship to the residents  
current functional status, cognitive status, mood or behavior status, medical treatments, nursing monitoring, or  
risk of death. One of the important functions of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment is to generate an  
updated, accurate picture of the residents current health status. You can find this rule in the Centers for  
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Version 3.0 Manual, Chapter  
3.  
 
The rules state that all SNF Part A inpatient services are paid under a prospective payment system (PPS). This 
involves payment based on a Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) rate code. Under the new 
Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), which is effective for services provided on or after 10/1/2019, the 
HIPPS code is structured differently, as a result of there being five case-mix adjusted rate components under 
the revised model. The first position represents the Physical and Occupational Therapy case-mix group. The 
second position represents the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) case-mix group. The third character 
represents the nursing case-mix group. The fourth character represents the Non-Therapy Ancillary (NTA) case-
mix group. The fifth character represents the assessment indicator code. You can find this information in the 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Internet-Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims 
Processing Manual, Chapter 6, Sections 10, 30, and 120. 
 
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 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only 
Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 50.4.1. 
  
Medicare rules also allow the plan to use step therapy. This is the process of beginning drug therapy for a 
medical condition with "preferred" (or more cost-effective) on-formulary drug alternative(s) and progressing to 
other drug therapies only as necessary. A plan must grant an exception to its step therapy rules if it determines 
that the requested drug is medically necessary, consistent with the prescriber's statement. The statement must 
show that the step therapy drugs: have been ineffective in treating the enrollee; or are likely to be ineffective or 
adversely affect the drug's effectiveness or patient compliance; or are likely to cause an adverse reaction or 
other harm to the enrollee.  
 
Medicare Advantage plans should ensure that new step therapy requirements do not disrupt ongoing Part B 
drug therapies for enrollees. Step therapy may only be applied to new prescriptions or administrations of Part B 
drugs for enrollees that are not actively receiving the affected medication. You can find this information at 42 
CFR Sections 422.2 and 422.136. 
 
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 has step therapy requirements for certain Medicare Part B covered drugs/biologicals. 
Enrollees may be required to try a preferred drug before the Plan will approve the requested medication. You 
can find this information on page 106 of the Plans 2022 Evidence of Coverage.