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 20% of the allowed amount for all other outpatient diagnostic tests and 
therapeutic services/supplies. You can find this information on page 96 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 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 their Primary Care Physician (PCP) 
to receive care from 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 38 to 39 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 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 15-18 of the Plan's 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 medically necessary services are those that are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or 
treatment of an illness or injury. Medically necessary services include services to improve the functioning of a 
malformed body member. You can find this rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(1)(A). 
 
The rules say that a custom fabricated orthosis (L1846) is covered when there is a documented physical 
characteristic which requires the use of a custom fabricated orthosis instead of a prefabricated orthosis. 
Examples of situations which meet the criterion for a custom fabricated orthosis include, but are not limited to: 
1. Deformity of the leg or knee; 
2. Size of thigh and calf; 
3. Minimal muscle mass upon which to suspend an orthosis. 
 
Although these are examples of potential situations where a custom fabricated orthosis may be appropriate, 
suppliers must consider prefabricated alternatives such as pediatric knee orthoses in beneficiaries with small 
limbs, straps with additional length for large limbs, etc. 
 
If a custom fabricated orthosis is provided but the medical record does not document why that item is 
medically necessary instead of a prefabricated orthosis, the custom fabricated orthosis will be denied as not 
reasonable and necessary. Custom fabricated orthoses (L1846) are not reasonable and necessary in the 
treatment of knee contractures in cases where the beneficiary is non-ambulatory. You can find this rule in the 
Local Coverage Determination for Knee Orthoses, L33318. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

 
The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that medically necessary services are those that are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or 
treatment of an illness or injury. Medically necessary services include services to improve the functioning of a 
malformed body member. You can find this rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(1)(A). 
 
The rules say that a Medicare plan may restrict enrollees to a network of providers as long as medically 
necessary covered care is accessible and available through this network. The rules say that the plan must 
arrange for specialty care outside of the plan provider network when network providers are unavailable or 
inadequate to meet an enrollees medical needs. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a)(3). 
 
The rules say that plans may specify the networks of providers from whom enrollees may obtain services. The 
rules say plans may require prior authorization for most in-network services if the health plan ensures that all 
covered services are available and accessible under the plan. The plan must arrange for specialty care outside of 
the plan provider network when network providers are unavailable or inadequate to meet an enrollee's medical 
needs. Plans offering coordinated care plans must ensure continuity of care and integration of services through 
arrangements with contracted providers. This includes services available through contracting or non-
contracting providers in the area serviced by the health plan including nursing home and community based 
services. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that, with limited exceptions, members of the Plan must use network providers to get medical care 
and services. The only exceptions are emergencies, urgently needed care when the network is not available 
(generally, when the enrollee is out of the area), out-of-area dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan 
authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. You can find this information on page 45 of the Plans 2022 
Member Handbook.
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. 
 
Medicare does not pay for eye exams for the purpose of prescribing, fitting, or changing eyeglasses or contact 
lenses for refractive error only. Medicare does not pay for procedures performed in the course of any eye exam 
to determine the refractive state of the eyes. Refractive procedures are not covered even when done in 
connection with otherwise covered diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury. You can find these rules at 42 
CFR Section 411.15(c).  
 
The rules say that sales taxes are included in the calculation of the Medicare fee schedule. For this reason, 
Medicare does not make separate payment for sales tax. You can find this rule in the Medicare Claims 
Processing Manual, Chapter 23, Section 80.3.1. 
 
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 says you have a $200 benefit toward the fitting of eyeglasses and pair of lenses or contact lenses (1 per 
calendar year). The contract says any service not specifically listed in your supplemental benefit are excluded 
from coverage. The one-year protection plan warranty is not included as a covered benefit. You can find this 
information on pages 86 and 104 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 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 $325 copayment per day for other Medicare-covered diagnostic 
radiology. You can find this information on page 99 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 $100 copayment or $150 copayment for each Medicare-covered 
outpatient hospital facility visit. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 56 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 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 Plan 
contract includes a list of covered supplemental dental services. The contract specifically says that any dental 
services not listed are excluded from coverage. Biologic materials to aid in soft and osseous tissue regeneration 
(D4265) is not included on this list and is not a covered supplemental benefit. You can find this information on 
pages 94 to 101 of the Plans 2022 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

 
Please note, the Local Coverage Determination, L36406, the Plan used in their decision to deny services is not 
binding in this case. The rule does not have Medicare Part B jurisdiction where the services will be performed. 
 
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 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 rule in the Local Coverage Determination for 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. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

 
Please note, the Local Coverage Determination, L33906, the Plan used in their decision to deny services is not 
binding in this case. The rule does not have Medicare Part B jurisdiction where the services will be provided.  
 
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 Epidural steroid injection (ESI) will be considered medically reasonable and necessary when 
the following three (3) requirements are met: 
 
 History, physical examination, and concordant radiological image-based diagnostic testing 
supporting one of the following: 
 Lumbar, cervical or thoracic radiculopathy, radicular pain and/or neurogenic 
claudication due to disc herniation, osteophyte or osteophyte complexes, severe 
degenerative disc disease, producing foraminal or central spinal stenosis; OR 
 Post-laminectomy syndrome; OR 
 Acute herpes zoster associated pain 
AND 
 Radiculopathy, radicular pain and/or neurogenic claudication is severe enough to greatly impact 
quality of life or function. An objective pain scale or functional assessment must be performed 
at baseline (prior to interventions). The same scale must be repeated at each follow-up for 
assessment of response.  
AND 
 Pain duration of at least four (4) weeks, and the inability to tolerate noninvasive conservative 
care or medical documentation of failure to respond to four (4) weeks of noninvasive 
conservative care or acute herpes zoster refractory to conservative management where a four (4) 
week wait is not required. 
 
You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination for Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain 
Management, L39015.  
 
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 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 16 trips every year. You can find this information on page 118 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 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 respiratory pathogen panel testing in the outpatient setting by a Part B provider (e.g., 
physician's office, independent clinical laboratory) will be considered medically reasonable and necessary 
when all of the following are met: 
1. Panels with less than or equal to 5 respiratory pathogens are performed, and BOTH of the following 
criteria are met: 
 The outpatient setting is equipped to deliver timely reporting of results to providers AND, 
 For patients where the test result aids clinical management with the goal of an improved health 
outcome for the patient. 
 
The following is considered not medically reasonable and necessary: 
1. Panels with greater than 5 respiratory pathogens performed in the Part B outpatient setting. 
 
You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination for Respiratory Pathogen Panel Testing, L38916.  
 
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 20% coinsurance for an injection. You can find this information in 
Chapter 4 on pages 82 to 83 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 Medicare does not pay for hearing aids or examinations for the purpose of prescribing, 
fitting, or changing hearing aids. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(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. The Plan 
contract says you must use a provider in the Plan's approved hearing network. The contract also says out-of-
network hearing services are not covered. You can find this information on pages 91 and 92 of the Plan's 2022 
Evidence of Coverage.