Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
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Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that Medicare allows payment for one annual wellness visit (AWV) for enrollees who have not
had an AWV within the past 12 months. You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter
18, Section 140.
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 if you've had Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get an annual wellness visit to
develop or update a personalized prevention plan based on your current health and risk factors. This is covered
once every 12 months. You can find this information on page 4-9 of the 2021 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 elastic stockings are not covered because they are non-reusable supply items. Elastic
stockings are not durable medical equipment. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-03, Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual,
Chapter 1, Section 280.1.
The rules say that gradient pressure garments may be covered when used as dressings following burn injuries.
You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication
100-03, Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1, Section 270.5.
The rules also say that compression bandages, multi-layer systems, and gradient compression wraps are
covered only when they are used as dressings over a qualifying wound. A qualifying wound is either a wound
caused or treated by surgery or a wound that must be debrided. A gradient compression stocking or wrap
described by codes A6531, A6532, or A6545 is only covered when it is used in the treatment of an open
venous stasis ulcer. Gradient compression stockings and wraps identified with codes A6531, A6532, and
A6545 are not covered when they are used to treat the following conditions:
Venous insufficiency without stasis ulcers;
Prevention of stasis ulcers;
Prevention of the reoccurrence of stasis ulcers that have healed;
Treatment of lymphedema in the absence of ulcers.
However, gradient compression stockings described by codes A6530, A6533, A6534, A6535, A6536, A6537,
A6538, A6539, A6540, A6541, A6544, and A6549 are noncovered because they do not meet the statutory
definition of a dressing. You can find these rules in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Surgical
Dressings L33831 and Local Coverage Article: Surgical Dressings-Policy Article A54563.
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 modifier -59 is used to indicate a distinct procedural service. This may represent a different
session or patient encounter, different procedure or surgery, different site, or organ system, separate
incision/excision, or separate injury. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
Internet Only Manual, National Correct Coding Initiative Policy Manual, Chapter 1, Section E(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.
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 in a case where the patient is pronounced dead after the ambulance is called but before the ambulance arrives at the scene, providers should report modifier QL. You can find this rule at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet-only Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Transmittal 437, Change Request 3664, dated January 21, 2005.

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 immunizations are not covered unless they are directly related to the treatment of an injury or direct exposure to a disease or condition. In the absence of injury or direct exposure, vaccination or inoculation is not covered. However, pneumococcal, hepatitis B, influenza virus vaccines, and any FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are exceptions to this rule. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(e) and Section 3713 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

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 the only vaccines covered under your medical (Part B) benefits are for pneumonia, influenza, Hepatitis B, and vaccines where you are at risk and they are covered under Medicare Part B. Other vaccines are potentially coverable under your Part D prescription drug benefit. You can find this information on page 67 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage.
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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 for codes billed for epidural steroid injections for pain management, the medical records
must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing
the care to the patient. In addition, the medical records must document the medical necessity for the blocks
with the pre and post percent pain relief achieved immediately post-injections. You can find this rule at
Wisconsin Physician Service Insurance Company Local Coverage Article A58777 entitled Billing and Coding:
Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management.
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 that the Correct Coding Initiative was developed to promote correct coding and to control
improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims. The Coding Policy Manual also explains
what is referred to as Column One/Column Two Correct Coding and Mutually Exclusive Edits. These are code
pairs that should not be reported together. Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) subject all line items
for the same beneficiary, same National Provider Identifier (NPI), and same date of service to National Correct
Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits. The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) File Formats continue to
include a Correct Coding Modifier Indicator (CCMI) for the Column One / Column Two Correct Coding edit
file. This indicator determines whether an NCCI Procedure to Procedure (PTP)-associated modifier causes the
code pair to bypass the edit. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet
Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 23, Section 20.9.
The rules state that payment for codes with a status indicator of B are always bundled into payment for other
services. You can find this rule at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet-Only Manual,
Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 23, Section 30.2.2.
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 state that payment for codes with a status indicator of B are always bundled into payment for other
services. You can find this rule at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet-Only Publication 100-
04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 23, Section 30.2.2.
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 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 page 97 of the Plan's 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 Medicare allows payment for one annual wellness visit (AWV) for enrollees who have not had an AWV within the past 12 months. You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 18, Section 140.
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 Health Plan contract says that If you've had Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get an annual wellness visit to develop or update a personalized prevention plan based on your current health and risk factors. You don't have to wait a full year to get your annual wellness visit, you can get it once every calendar year. Doesn't include lab tests, radiological diagnostic tests or non-radiological diagnostic tests. Additional cost share may apply to any lab or diagnostic testing performed during your visit, as described for each separate service in this Medical Benefits Chart. You can find this information on page 4-9 of the Plan's 2021 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 not pay for services given by a physician or other practitioner who has opted out of Medicare. This rule does not apply to emergency or urgently needed services. A Medicare plan must pay for emergency or urgently needed services given by a physician or practitioner who has not signed a private contract with the enrollee. You can find these rules at 42 CFR Sections 422.102 and 422.220 and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-16, Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 6, Section 60.2.
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 also says that items or services furnished by a provider who has opted-out of participation with Medicare are excluded from coverage. An opt-out provider cannot bill the Plan, nor can the Plan pay you for these services. You can find this information on page 116 of the Plan's 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 state that the procedural report should clearly document the indications and medical necessity for the blocks along with the pre and post percent (%) pain relief achieved immediately post-injection. You can find this information in the Local Coverage Article (LCA): Billing and Coding: Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management (A58777).
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 lists the specific dental services that are covered. Removal of torus mandibularis is not listed and therefore is not a covered service. Therapeutic parenteral drug is not listed and therefore is not a covered service either. The contract also says any services not listed are not covered. You can find this information on pages 4-84 to 4-97 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 the only chiropractic service Medicare covers is manual manipulation of the spine to correct
a subluxation if the subluxation has resulted in a neuromusculoskeletal condition for which manual
manipulation is appropriate treatment. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 410.21(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 the only chiropractic service that is covered is manual manipulation of the spine to
correct a subluxation. All other chiropractic services are not covered. You can find this information on pages
56 and 110 of the Plan's 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 state that in order for code 62320 to be covered, certain documentation requirements must be met.
The documentation must include a procedure report that should clearly document the indications and the
medical necessity for the blocks along with the pre and post percent pain relief achieved immediately post-
injection. You can find this rule at Wisconsin Physician Service Insurance Corporation Local Coverage Article
A58777 entitled Billing and Coding: Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management.
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. This benefit does not list
guided tissue regeneration as a covered service. You can find this information on pages 116-149 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 state that procedure code 97016 requires a GN, GO, or GP modifier. You can find this rule at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, MedLearn Matters Article entitled Updated Editing of Always Therapy Services- MCS, effective date January 1, 2018.

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 when a major surgery is performed, the global surgery period is 90 days. Generally, return
trips to the operating room during the postoperative period is included in the global surgical package.
However, if the return procedure is unrelated to the original surgery, the provider should append modifier -79
to the claim. You can find this rule at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet-only Manual,
Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 12, Section 40.2.
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 state that medical nutrition therapy is only covered for patients with a diagnosis of renal disease or diabetes. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations Section 410.132.
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 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 page 37 of the Plan's 2022 Evidence of Coverage.