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or condition and/or
# Improve the patient's quality of life.

Separately, the patient must be healthy enough so that the benefits of the procedure outweigh the risks of complications or death. A procedure could be considered reconstructive but not medically necessary due to the risk to the patient.

In addition, Section 1862(a) (1) (A) of the Social Security Act directs the following:"No payment may be made under Part A or Part B for any expenses incurred for items or services not reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis

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