Medicare Coverage Determination Process

Medicare covers items and services that are deemed reasonable and necessary for diagnosis or treatment, provided they fall within established Medicare benefit categories. Services outside these categories are not covered, and in cases where no national policy exists, local coverage determinations may be applied. It's essential for providers and beneficiaries to verify the specific coverage provisions for individual services.

"Coverage is limited to items and services that are reasonable and necessary for diagnosis or treatment."

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