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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 the general rule for the date of service (DOS) policy for either a clinical laboratory test or the 
technical component of physician pathology service is to bill the date the specimen was collected as the date of 
service. There are three possible exceptions to this rule:  
 
1. For tests performed on stored specimens, when the specific criteria as noted in the manual are met, for 
specimens stored less than or equal to 30 days, the DOS is when the testing was actually completed. If the 
specimen was stored for more than 30 days, then the DOS is the date that the specimen was obtained from 
storage. Specimens in the case of this exception must have been collected while the patient was undergoing a 
hospital surgical procedure.  
2. For samples of live tissue taken for chemotherapy sensitivity testing, the DOS is the date the testing was 
performed, when the listed criteria are met. Specimens in this case must have been collected while the patient 
was undergoing a hospital surgical procedure.  
3. Lastly, there is an exception for Advanced Laboratory Tests (ADLT) performed on specimens which have 
been collected in an outpatient hospital encounter. When specific criteria are met for these tests, the DOS is the 
date the testing is performed.  
 
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 40.8.  
 
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.
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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 following indications for BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing are covered by Medicare: 
 Individual with breast, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer from a family with a known deleterious 
BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation 
 Individual with a personal history of ovarian cancer 
 Individual with a breast cancer diagnosis meeting any of the following criteria: 
 Diagnosed less than or equal to 45 y 
 Triple negative breast cancer (estrogen receptor (ER) negative, progesterone receptor (PR) 
negative, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative) breast cancer 
diagnosed less than or equal to 60 y 
 Diagnosed at 46-50 y with: 
 An additional breast cancer primary 
 Greater than or equal to 1 first, second, or third degree relative with breast cancer at any 
age, or 
 Greater than or equal to 1 first, second, or third degree relative with prostate cancer 
(Gleason score greater than or equal to 7), or 
 An unknown or limited family history 
 Breast cancer diagnosed at any age, and 
 Greater than or equal to 1 first, second, or third degree relative with breast cancer less 
than or equal to 50 y, or 
 Greater than or equal to 1 first, second, or third degree relative with ovarian cancer at 
any age, or 
 Greater than or equal to 1 first, second, or third degree relative with metastatic prostate 
cancer or pancreatic cancer at any age, or  Greater than or equal to 2 additional diagnoses of breast cancer at any age in patient 
and/or in close blood relative, or 
 A first-, second-, or third-degree male relative with breast cancer 
 For an individual of ethnicity associated with higher mutation frequency (e.g., Ashkenazi 
Jewish) no additional family history may be required. 
 
You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination for Molecular Diagnostics (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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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 $35 copayment for a specialist's office visit. You can find this information 
on page 84 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 percutaneous minimally invasive fusion/stabilization of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) for the 
treatment of back pain is indicated for the treatment of SIJ pain for patients with low back/buttock pain who 
meet all of the following criteria: 
 
a) Have undergone and failed a minimum six months of intensive non-operative treatment that must include 
medication optimization, activity modification, and active physical therapy; 
 
b) Patients report of non-radiating, unilateral pain that is caudal to the lumbar spine (L5 vertebrae), localized 
over the posterior SIJ, and consistent with SIJ pain; 
 
c) Localized tenderness with palpation of the posterior SIJ in the absence of tenderness of similar severity 
elsewhere (e.g. greater trochanter, lumbar spine, coccyx) and other obvious sources for their pain do not exist; 
 
d) Positive response to the thigh thrust test OR compression test AND 2 of the following additional provocative 
tests: Gaenslens test, Distraction test, Patricks sign; 
 
e) Absence of generalized pain behavior (e.g. somatoform disorder) or generalized pain disorders (e.g. 
fibromyalgia); 
 
f) Diagnostic imaging studies that include ALL of the following: 
 
1. Imaging (plain radiographs and a CT or MRI) of the SI joint that excludes the presence of destructive lesions 
(e.g. tumor, infection) or inflammatory arthropathy that would not be properly addressed by percutaneous SIJ 
fusion; 
 
2. Imaging of the ipsilateral hip (plain radiographs) to rule out osteoarthritis; 
 
3. 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; 
 
g) At least 75 percent reduction of pain for the expected duration of the anesthetic used following an image-
guided, contrast-enhanced SIJ injection on two separate occasions. 
 You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Percutaneous minimally invasive 
fusion/stabilization of the sacroiliac joint for the treatment of back pain L36000. 
 
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, in general, the date of service (DOS) for clinical laboratory and pathology specimens is the 
date the specimen was collected unless it meets one of the exceptions. If the test/service is performed on a 
specimen that was stored for less than or equal to 30 calendar days from the date it was collected, the DOS of 
the test/service must be the date the test/service was performed only if: 
 
 The test/service is ordered by the patients physician at least 14 days following the date of the 
patients discharge from the hospital; 
 The specimen was collected while the patient was undergoing a hospital surgical procedure; 
 It would be medically inappropriate to have collected the sample other than during the hospital 
procedure for which the patient was admitted; 
 The results of the test/service do not guide treatment provided during the hospital stay; and 
 The test/service was reasonable and medically necessary for treatment of an illness. 
 
If the specimen was stored for more than 30 calendar days before testing, the specimen is considered to have 
been archived and the DOS of the test/service must be the date the specimen was obtained from storage. 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 40.8. 
 
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 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 37 to 38 of the Plan's 
2022 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 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 20% coinsurance, and a $200 deductible for outpatient diagnostic tests 
and therapeutic services and supplies. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 102 
 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 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 47-48 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 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 32 of the Plan's 2022 
Member's Handbook.
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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 pays only for ambulance transport. Ambulance vehicles must be designed and 
equipped to meet certain requirements. The vehicle must have emergency warning lights, sirens, 
communications equipment, a stretcher, linens, emergency medical supplies, oxygen equipment and other life-
saving equipment. The vehicle also must be staffed with two people, one of whom is certified as an emergency 
medical technician. Medicare will not pay for transport by vehicles that do not meet these requirements. You 
can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 410.41(a). 
 
The rules say that plans may offer a supplemental benefit to provide transport not covered by original 
Medicare. The transport offered must be used only for the enrollee's health care needs, such as transport to the 
doctors office. The transport must be arranged or directly provided by the health plan. The transport may not 
be used for other than health-related purposes. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-16, Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 4, Section 30.3. 
 
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 contract 
says that the Plan covers routine, non-ambulance transportation as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit 
covers up to 18 one-way trips per year. You can find this information on page 107 of the Plans 2022 Evidence 
of Coverage (EOC).
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Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare pays only for ambulance transport. Ambulance vehicles must be designed and 
equipped to meet certain requirements. The vehicle must have emergency warning lights, sirens, 
communications equipment, a stretcher, linens, emergency medical supplies, oxygen equipment and other life-
saving equipment. The vehicle also must be staffed with two people, one of whom is certified as an emergency 
medical technician. Medicare will not pay for transport by vehicles that do not meet these requirements. You 
can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 410.41(a). 
 
The rules say that plans may offer a supplemental benefit to provide transport not covered by original 
Medicare. The transport offered must be used only for the enrollee's health care needs, such as transport to the 
doctors office. The transport must be arranged or directly provided by the health plan. The transport may not 
be used for other than health-related purposes. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-16, Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 4, Section 30.3. 
 
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 contract 
says that the Plan covers routine, non-ambulance transportation as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit 
covers up to 24 one-way trips per year. You can find this information on page 95 of the Plans 2022 Evidence 
of Coverage (EOC).
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Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that 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 some immunization such as tetanus may be covered under Part B or Part D. Prior 
authorization is required for these vaccines to determine how it will be covered. If the tetanus vaccine is for 
wound treatment, it will be covered under Part B. If it is preventive, it will be covered under Part D. You can 
find this information on page 88 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 under the circumstances specified below, payment may be made for repair, maintenance, 
and replacement of medically required DME, including equipment which had been in use before the user 
enrolled in Part B of the program. However, do not pay for repair, maintenance, or replacement of equipment 
in the frequent and substantial servicing or oxygen equipment payment categories. In addition, payments for 
repair and maintenance may not include payment for parts and labor covered under a manufacturers or 
suppliers warranty. 
 
A. Repairs 
To repair means to fix or mend and to put the equipment back in good condition after damage or wear. Repairs 
to equipment which a beneficiary owns are covered when necessary to make the equipment serviceable. 
However, do not pay for repair of previously denied equipment or equipment in the frequent and substantial 
servicing or oxygen equipment payment categories. If the expense for repairs exceeds the estimated expense of 
purchasing or renting another item of equipment for the remaining period of medical need, no payment can be 
made for the amount of the excess. (See subsection C where claims for repairs suggest malicious damage or 
culpable neglect.)  
 
Since renters of equipment recover from the rental charge the expenses they incur in maintaining in working 
order the equipment they rent out, separately itemized charges for repair of rented equipment are not covered. 
This includes items in the frequent and substantial servicing, oxygen equipment, capped rental, and inexpensive 
or routinely purchased payment categories which are being rented. 
 
A new Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) and/or physicians order is not needed for repairs. 
 
You can find this information in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other 
Health Services; 110.2 - Repairs, Maintenance, Replacement & Delivery. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.