Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say 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 for Medicare-covered Part B Chemotherapy drugs and 
other Part B drugs. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on pages 42-43 of the Plan's 2022 Evidence of 
Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say 
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to 
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that enrollees must pay a $130 copayment for in-network Medicare-covered radiological 
diagnostic services, not including x-rays performed in a physician's office or at a free-standing facility. You can 
find this information pages 4-41 to 4-47 of the Plan's 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC). The Plan contract 
also says that enrollees must pay a $0 copayment for Medicare-covered Part B allergy antigens and a 20% 
coinsurance for all other Medicare-covered Part B drugs when received from an in-network provider. You can 
find this information on page 4-37 of the Plans 2022 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 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 tests evaluated through the application process and/or technical assessment will be reviewed 
to answer the following questions: 
 Is the test performed in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms of disease? 
 Will the test results provide the clinician with information that will improve patient outcomes and/or 
change physician care and treatment of the patient? 
 Will the test results confirm a diagnosis or known information? 
 Is the test performed to determine risk for developing a disease or condition? 
 Will risk assessment change management of the patient? 
 Is there a diagnosis specific indication to perform the test? 
 Is the test performed to measure the quality of a process or for Quality Control/Quality Assurance 
(QC/QA), i.e., a test to ensure a tissue specimen matches the patient? 
You can find this information in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) MolDX: Molecular Diagnostic Tests 
(MDT) L36807. 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 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 $65 copayment for emergency room services in an in-network 
emergency room. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 87 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. 
 
Repeat epidural steroid injections (ESIs) when the first injection directly and significantly provided 
improvement of the condition being treated may be considered medically reasonable and necessary when the 
medical record documents at least 50% of sustained improvement in pain relief and/or improvement in function 
measured from baseline using the same scale* for at least three months.
7,8
 If a patient fails to respond well to 
the initial ESI, a repeat ESI after 14 days can be performed, using a different approach, level and/or medication 
if appropriate, with the rationale and medical necessity for the second ESI documented in the medical record. 
 
You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain 
Management (L39036). 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules state that a Group 3 power wheelchair with Multiple Power Options (K0861) is covered if the 
beneficiary's mobility limitation is due to a neurological condition, myopathy, or congenital skeletal deformity; 
and the beneficiary either uses a ventilator or 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. You can find 
this rule in  Local Coverage Determination (LCD)Power Mobility Devices (L33789). 
 
A power seating system  tilt only, recline only, or combination tilt and recline  with or without power 
elevating legrests will be covered if the beneficiary is at high risk for development of a pressure ulcer and is 
unable to perform a functional weight shift; or the beneficiary utilizes intermittent catheterization for bladder 
management and is unable to independently transfer from the wheelchair to bed; or the power seating system is 
needed to manage increased tone or spasticity. 
 
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): 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.
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 BRCA1 & 2 genetic testing is covered for patients with Breast cancer diagnosed at any age, 
and: 
 
1. 1 or more first, second, or third degree relatives with breast cancer who are less than 50, or 
2. 1 or more first, second, or third degree relatives with ovarian cancer at any age, or 
3. 1 or more first, second, or third degree relative5 with metastatic prostate cancer or pancreatic cancer at any 
age, or 
4. Additional diagnoses of breast cancer at any age in patient and/or in close blood relatives, or 
5. A first, second, or third degree male relative with breast cancer 
6. For an individual of ethnicity associated with higher mutation frequency (e.g. Ashkenazi Jewish) no 
additional family history may be required. 
 
These rules are found in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) MolDX: BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genetic Testing 
(L36161). 
 
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 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 $35 copayment for outpatient rehabilitation services. You can find this 
information in Chapter 4 on page 103 of the Plan's 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
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 $6700 out of pocket maximum for covered medical services. You can find this 
information on page 56 of the 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 state that EACH biomarker test is covered ONCE in men equal to or greater than 45 years old prior to 
initial biopsy, with confirmed moderately elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) (greater than 3 and less than 
10 ng/mL; equal to or greater than 4 and less than 10 ng/mL in men greater than 75 years old) with BOTH the 
following: 
1. No other relative indication for prostate biopsy including ANY of the following: 
   a. digital rectal exam (DRE) suspicious for cancer 
   b. Positive multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (if done) 
   c. Other major risk factor for prostate cancer 
2. No other relative contraindication for prostate biopsy including ANY of the following: 
   a. Less than 10-year life expectancy 
   b. Invasive treatment for benign prostatic disease or taking medications that influence serum PSA levels 
within 6 months. 
   c. Active prostatitis on antibiotics 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Biomarker Testing (Prior to Initial 
Biopsy) for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (L37733). 
 
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 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 $375 copayment per day for days 1 to 5 for in-network inpatient hospital 
care. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 91 of the Plan's 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say 
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to 
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that enrollees must pay a $45 copayment for each Medicare-covered visit with a specialist. You 
can find this information in Chapter 4 on pages 111 to 112 of the Plan's 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).  
 
The Plan contact says that if you get a Medicare-covered Part D self-administered drug in an outpatient setting 
you are not covered under your Part B or medical benefit. You are, however, covered under your Part D 
prescription drug benefit under this plan. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 183 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 state that claims with a pass-through drug or biological that lab an Outpatient Prospective Payment 
System (OPPS) payable procedure (i.e., those with a status indicator of  J1, J2, P, Q1, Q2, Q3, R, S, T, U, V) 
will be denied with Outpatient Code Editor Edit 99.  You can find this rule at Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services, MedLearn Matters article MM9757, Change Request CR 9754. 
 
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 a home health plan of care is considered to be terminated if the patient does not receive at 
least one covered skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology service, or occupational therapy 
visit within a certification period since these are qualifying services for the home health benefit. 
 
Dependent services provided after the final qualifying skilled service are not covered under the home health 
benefit, except when the dependent service was not followed by a qualifying skilled service due to unexpected 
inpatient admission, death of the patient, or some other unanticipated event. You can find this information in 
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet-Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit 
Policy Manual, Section 30.2.10 and 30.2.11. 
 
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 417.414. 
 
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 $200 copayment for inpatient hospital services. You can find this 
information in Chapter 4 on pages 62-63 of the Plan's 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 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 includes D5130 
and D5210. There is a 50% coinsurance for D5130 and D5140. You can find this information on page 4-71 of 
the Plans 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
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 $500 deductible which applies to certain items and services. The Plan 
deductible applies to the vision services. You can find this information on page 4-2 to 4-4 of the Plan's 2022 
Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say 
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to 
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that enrollees must pay a $65 copayment for each urgent care visit. You can find this information 
on page 118 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, for services paid on a fee schedule, Medicare secondary payment amounts are determined by 
a formula and are the lowest of: 
 
1) Excess of the actual charge minus the primary payment; 
 
2) The amount Medicare would pay if the services were not covered by a primary payer; 
 
3) The higher of the Medicare payment amount or the primary payers allowable charge minus the amount 
actually paid by the primary payer. 
 
You can find this information in 42 CFR Section 411.33. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.