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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 on pages 46 to 54 of the Plan's 
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 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 definitive UDT is reasonable and necessary in order to: 
 
- Identify a specific substance or metabolite that is inadequately detected by a presumptive UDT; 
- Definitively identify specific drugs in a large family of drugs; 
- Identify a specific substance or metabolite that is not detected by presumptive UDT such as fentanyl, 
meperidine, synthetic cannabinoids and other synthetic/analog drugs; 
- Identify drugs when a definitive concentration of a drug is needed to guide management (e.g., discontinuation 
of THC use according to a treatment plan); 
- Identify a negative, or confirm a positive, presumptive UDT result that is inconsistent with a patients self-
report, presentation, medical history, or current prescribed pain medication plan; 
- Rule out an error as the cause of a presumptive UDT result; 
- Identify non-prescribed medication or illicit use for ongoing safe prescribing of controlled substances; and 
- Use in a differential assessment of medication efficacy, side effects, or drug-drug interactions. 
 
You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Local Coverage 
Determination (LCD): Controlled Substance Monitoring and Drugs of Abuse Testing (L35006). 
 
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 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 Plan 
contract says that they have a link that will take you to a list of Part B drugs that may be subject to step therapy. 
You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 78 of the Plan's 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 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 also says that there is a $260 copayment for each one-way Medicare-covered ground trip. 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 transportation by ambulance is 
medically required. You can find this information on pages 4-8 to 4-9 of the Plan's 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 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 27 to 35 of the Plan's 
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 an fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG PET) scan is considered 
reasonable and necessary in patients with a recent diagnosis of dementia and documented cognitive decline of 
at least 6 months, who meet diagnostic criteria for both Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and fronto-temporal 
dementia (FTD). You can find this information in National Coverage Determination (NCD): FDG PET for 
Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases (220.6.13). 
 
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 abdominal lipectomy/panniculectomy is considered medically reasonable and necessary when the 
pannus or panniculus hangs below the level of the symphysis pubis causing one or more of the following 
conditions: 
 
            Chronic intertrigo that consistently remains refractory to appropriate medical therapy (e.g., topical 
antifungals, corticosteroids, antibiotics) over a period of three months.15 
            Difficulty walking or functional impairment in activities of daily living.15,16 
 
        If the procedure is being performed following significant weight loss, in addition to meeting the criteria 
noted above, there should be evidence that the patient has maintained a stable weight for at least six months. 
For patients whose weight loss is the result of bariatric surgery, abdominal lipectomy/panniculectomy should 
not be performed until at least 18 months after bariatric surgery and only when weight has been stable for at 
least the most recent six months. 
 
You can find this information in Medicare's Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Cosmetic and 
Reconstructive Surgery (L35090). 
 
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 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 in Chapter 3 of the Plan's 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 Diagnostic Facet Joint Injection Procedures (IA or MBB): 
 
The primary indication of a diagnostic facet joint procedure is to diagnose whether the patient has facet 
syndrome.1,4,7,12,16 Intraarticular (IA) facet block(s) are considered medically reasonable and necessary as a 
diagnostic test only if MBB cannot be performed due to specific documented anatomic restrictions or there is 
an indication to proceed with therapeutic intraarticular injections. These restrictions must be clearly 
documented in the medical record and made available upon request. 
 
Diagnostic procedures should be performed with the intent that if successful, a RFA procedure would be 
considered the primary treatment goal at the diagnosed level(s).11 
 
A second diagnostic facet procedure is considered medically reasonable and necessary to confirm validity of 
the initial diagnostic facet procedure when administered at the same level. The second diagnostic procedure 
may only be performed a minimum of 2 weeks after the initial diagnostic procedure.7 
 
        An initial diagnostic facet joint procedure will be considered medically reasonable and necessary when the 
patient meets the criteria outlined under the indications for facet joint interventions. 
        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).11 
 
Frequency limitation: For each covered spinal region no more than four (4) diagnostic joint sessions will be 
considered medically reasonable and necessary per rolling 12 months, in recognition that the pain generator 
cannot always be identified with the initial and confirmatory diagnostic procedure. 
 
You can find this information in Medicare's 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.
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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 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. 
 
The rules say that Medicare Part B generally does not pay for drugs that are usually self-administered by the 
patients who take them. Examples of self-administered drugs are drugs in pill form and those used for self-
injection. The only exceptions are: 
 
1. blood-clotting factors;  
2. drugs used in immunosuppressive therapy; 
3. erythropoietin for dialysis patients;  
4. osteoporosis drugs for certain homebound patients; 
5. certain oral cancer drugs;  
6. oral anti-emetics used in certain situations;  
7. drugs treated as supplies during an outpatient hospital procedure; and  
8. drugs required for the effective use of durable medical equipment. 
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, Sections 50, 50.2, 50.5, and 110.3. 
 
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 enrollees must pay a $90 copayment for Emergency Room Services. You can find this 
information on page 63 of the Plan's 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC). 
 The contract also says covered drugs include drugs that usually aren't self-administered by the patient and are 
injected or infused while you are getting physician, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgical center services. 
You can find this information on page 70 of the Plan's 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 state that only the hospital may bill for the technical component (TC) of a physician pathology 
service provided to an inpatient or outpatient. You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 
16, Section 80.2.1 
 
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.
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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 rate, facility or non-facility that a physician service is paid under the MPFS is determined by the Place of 
service (POS) code that is used to identify the setting where the beneficiary received the face-to-face encounter 
with the physician, non-physician practitioner (NPP) or other supplier. In general, the POS code reflects the 
actual place where the beneficiary receives the face-to-face service and determines whether the facility or non-
facility payment rate is paid. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet 
Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 12 Section 20.4.2. 
 
The rules say that the applicable payments made under the prospective payment systems are payment in full for 
all facility services, as defined in 42 CFR Section 409.10. CMS does not pay any provider or supplier other 
than the facility for services furnished to a beneficiary. The facility must furnish all necessary covered services 
to the beneficiary either directly or under arrangements (as defined in 42 CFR Section 409.3). You can find this 
rule at 42 CFR Section 412.50.  
 
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 an expandable controller is capable of accommodating one or more of the following 
additional functions: 
  
   
-Other types of proportional input devices (e.g., mini-proportional or compact joysticks, touchpads, chin 
control, head control, etc.) 
-Non-proportional input devices (e.g., sip and puff, head array, etc.) 
-Operate 3 or more powered seating actuators through the drive control. (Note: Control of the power seating 
actuators though the Control Input Device would require the use of an additional component, E2310 or E2311.) 
 
An expandable controller may also be able to operate one or more of the following: 
 
-A separate display (i.e., for alternate control devices) 
-Other electronic devices (e.g., control of an augmentative speech device or computer through the chair's drive 
control) 
-An attendant control 
 
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Article: Power Mobility Devices - Policy Article (A52498) - Effective 
January 1, 2020. 
 
The rules say that code E2311 describes an electronic component that allows the patient to control two or more 
of the following motors from a single interface; e.g. proportional joystick, touchpad or nonproportional 
interface: 
 
-Power tilt 
-Power recline, with or without shear reduction 
-Combination power tilt and recline, with or without shear reduction 
-Power leg elevation with or without articulation, power center mount elevating foot platform with or without 
articulating properties 
 
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Article: Power Mobility Devices - Policy Article (A52498) - Effective 
January 1, 2020. 
 
The rules say that a harness (E2313) describes all the wires, fuse boxes, fuses, circuits, switches, etc. that are 
required for the operation of an expandable controller (E2377). It also includes all the necessary fasteners, 
connectors, and mounting hardware. You can find this rule in Local Coverage Article: Power Mobility Devices 
- Policy Article (A52498) - Effective January 1, 2020. 
 
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 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 $125 copayment for ambulance services. You can find this information 
on page(s) 71 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage.