Kidney biopsy is useful to diagnosis lupus nephritis and to determine the degree of inflammation and fibrosis. In some situations, in lupus patients, it is useful to distinguish whether deteriorating kidney function is due to lupus or another cause (e.g. medication).
Note: Each of these documents is described in greater detail in the âCommon Benefit Identification Cardâ section of the MEVS Provider Manual. There is a separate MEVS Provider Manual that is available to MMIS enrolled providers. This manual can be accessed/downloaded at the eMedNY website: emedny.org (click on Manuals).
Medicaid patients who were unable to present their cards at the time of service. This system is accessible by calling 1-518-472-1550 from a touch-tone telephone and following the voice prompts. There is a charge of $.85 per minute. Samples of the four types of CBIC are shown and detailed descriptions are provided in the MEVS Provider Manual section entitled, âCommon Benefit Identification Cardsâ.