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).
What is an NAIC Number? The N ational A ssociation of I nsurance C ommissioners (NAIC) assigns a number to individual insurance companies. The NAIC is the U.S. standard-setting and regulatory support organization created and governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories.