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 state that non-invasive testing in the outpatient setting to assess for coronary artery disease (CAD) 
and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction may be accomplished by utilizing conventional exercise stress testing 
without imaging or by utilizing exercise or pharmacologic stress testing with imaging. 
 
Stress testing with cardiac imaging will be considered medically reasonable and necessary for patients  
experiencing new, recurrent, or worsening cardiac symptoms, including otherwise unexplained angina  
equivalent symptoms, who also have a new or previously unrecognized uninterpretable electrocardiogram 
(ECG) or a physical inability to perform a maximum exercise workload. 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Cardiology Non-emergent  
Outpatient Stress Testing (L35083). 
 
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 epidural steroid injections (ESI) are limited to a maximum of four sessions per spinal region 
in a rolling 12-month period. 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain 
Management (L38994). 
 
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 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 a Medicare plan may restrict enrollees 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 an enrollees medical needs. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a)(3). 
 
The rules say that plans may specify the networks of providers from whom enrollees may obtain services. The 
rules say plans may require prior authorization for most in-network services if the health plan ensures that all 
covered services are available and accessible under the plan. The plan must arrange for specialty care outside of 
the plan provider network when network providers are unavailable or inadequate to meet an enrollee's medical 
needs. Plans offering coordinated care plans must ensure continuity of care and integration of services through 
arrangements with contracted providers. This includes services available through contracting or non-
contracting providers in the area serviced by the health plan including nursing home and community based 
services. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112. 
 
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 9 and 10 of the Plan's 
2023 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 providers/suppliers 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 the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) was developed to prevent inappropriate 
payment of services that should not be reported together. NCCI edits are organized in a Column I/Column 2 
table. Each edit is a pair of codes that should not be reported together. If a provider reports two codes of an edit 
pair, only the Column 1 code is payable. For edits with a modifier indicator of 0, the Column 2 code cannot be 
paid regardless of whether a modifier is used. You can find this in the NCCI Manual, Chapter I 
 
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 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. 
        1. 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. 
        2. The beneficiary uses a ventilator which is mounted on the wheelchair. 
        3. 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. 
        4. 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. 
 
If a Group 2 Multiple Power Option PWC is provided and if criterion III(A) or III(B) is not met, it will be 
denied as not reasonable and necessary. 
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 state that a second confirmatory diagnostic facet joint procedure is considered medically reasonable 
and necessary in patients who meet both of the following criteria: 
- The patient meets the criteria for the first diagnostic procedure; and 
- After the first diagnostic facet joint procedure, there must be a consistent positive response of at least 
80% relief of primary (index) pain (with the duration of relief being consistent with the agent used). 
 
You can find this information in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Facet Joint Interventions for Pain 
Management (L34892). 
 
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 if a laboratory assays two or more genes in a patient in parallel, then those two or more 
genes will be considered part of the same panel. A panel constitutes a single procedural service, so one code 
must be submitted for the panel. This rule is found in the Medicare NCCI Coding Policy Manual  Chapter 10 
 CPT Codes  80000-89999, Section F, number 8. 
 
 
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 single mode battery charger (E2366) is appropriate for charging a sealed lead acid battery. 
If a dual mode battery charger (E2367) is provided as a replacement, it will be denied as not reasonable and 
necessary. You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Wheelchair 
Options/Accessories (L33792). 
 
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 power seat elevation feature (E2300) and power standing feature (E2301) are non-covered 
because they are not primarily medical in nature. You can find this rule at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services, Local Coverage Article A52504 entitled "Wheelchair Options/Accessories- Policy Article." 
 
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). 
 
The rules say that A heavy duty wheelchair (K0006) is covered if the beneficiary weighs more than 250 pounds 
or the beneficiary has severe spasticity. You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Manual 
Wheelchair Bases L33788. 
 
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 SIJ Denervation (also called Radiofrequency Ablation or RFA) is not considered reasonable 
and necessary. 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Sacroiliac Joint Injections and 
Procedures L39462. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
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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 custom fabricated seat cushion (E2609) is covered if criteria (1) and (3) are met. A custom 
fabricated back cushion (E2617) is covered if criteria (2) and (3) are met: 
 
    1. Beneficiary meets all of the criteria for a prefabricated skin protection seat cushion or positioning seat 
cushion; 
 
    2. Beneficiary meets all of the criteria for a prefabricated positioning back cushion; 
 
    3. There is a comprehensive written evaluation by a licensed/certified medical professional, such as a 
physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT), which clearly explains why a prefabricated seating 
system is not sufficient to meet the beneficiarys seating and positioning needs. The PT or OT may have no 
financial relationship with the supplier. 
 
If a custom fabricated cushion is provided for a beneficiary who does not meet the stated coverage criteria, it 
will be denied as not reasonable and necessary. 
 
You can find this information in the Local coverage Determination (LCD) L33312. 
 
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 payment may be made for a one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm 
(AAA) for beneficiaries who meet the following criteria: 
 
(i) receives a referral for such an ultrasound screening from the beneficiarys attending physician, physician 
assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist; 
(ii) receives such ultrasound screening from a provider or supplier who is authorized to provide covered 
ultrasound diagnostic services; 
(iii) has not been previously furnished such an ultrasound screening under the Medicare Program; and 
(vi) is included in at least one of the following risk categories-- 
   (I) has a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm; 
   (II) is a man age 65 to 75 who has smoked at least 100 cigarettes in his lifetime; or 
   (III) is a beneficiary who manifests other risk factors in a beneficiary category recommended for screening by 
the United States Preventive Services Task Force regarding AAA, as specified by the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services, through the national coverage determination process. 
 
You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Internet-Only 
Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 18, Section 110.2. 
 
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 say that providers/suppliers 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 the GY modifier must be used when physicians, practitioners, or suppliers want to indicate that 
the item or service is statutorily non-covered or is not a Medicare benefit. You can find this rule in the Centers 
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Manual System, Publication 100-4, Medicare Claims Processing, 
Transmittal 2148, Change Request 7228, Effective February 4, 2011. 
 
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 equipment which the beneficiary owns or is a capped rental item may be replaced in cases 
of loss or irreparable damage. Irreparable damage refers to a specific accident or to a natural disaster (e.g., fire, 
flood, etc.). A physicians order and/or new Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN), when required, is needed 
to reaffirm the medical necessity of the item. 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 
110.2 (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.
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 sacroiliac joint (SIJ Denervation (also called Radiofrequency Ablation or RFA) is not 
considered reasonable and necessary. You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): 
Sacroiliac Joint Injections and Procedures (L39402). 
 
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 effective for services performed on or after January 27, 2020, Medicare contractors may 
determine coverage of NGS as a diagnostic laboratory test for patients with germline (inherited) cancer when 
ordered by a treating physician, when results are provided to the treating physician for management of the 
patient and when the patient has: 
 
a) any cancer diagnosis; and, 
b) a clinical indication for germline (inherited) testing of hereditary cancers; and, 
c) a risk factor for germline (inherited) cancer; and, 
d) not been previously tested with the same germline test using NGS for the same germline genetic content. 
 
You can find this information in the National Coverage Determination (NCD): Next Generation Sequencing 
(NGS) (90.2). 
 
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 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 a determination of the medical necessity for certain components/additions to the prosthesis is 
based on the beneficiarys potential functional abilities. Potential functional ability is based on the reasonable 
expectations of the prosthetist, and treating practitioner, considering factors including, but not limited to: 
1. The beneficiarys past history (including prior prosthetic use if applicable); and 
2. The beneficiarys current condition including the status of the residual limb and the nature of other medical 
problems; and 
3. The beneficiarys desire to ambulate. 
 
The rules say that a level 2 ambulator has the ability or potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low 
level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs or uneven surfaces. Typical of the limited community 
ambulator. 
 
The rules say that a level 3 ambulator has the ability or potential for ambulation with variable cadence. Typical 
of the community ambulator who has the ability to traverse most environmental barriers and may have 
vocational, therapeutic, or exercise activity that demands prosthetic utilization beyond simple locomotion. 
 
The rules say that a level 4 ambulator has the ability or potential for prosthetic ambulation that exceeds basic 
ambulation skills, exhibiting high impact, stress, or energy levels. Typical of the prosthetic demands of the 
child, active adult, or athlete. 
 
 The rules say that a shank foot system with vertical loading pylon (L5987) is covered for beneficiaries whose 
functional level is 3 or above. 
 
The rules say that an axial rotation unit (L5982, L5984, L5985, L5986) is covered for beneficiaries whose 
functional level is 2 or above. 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Lower Limb Prostheses 
(L33787). 
 
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.