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).
Information For All Providers, General Billing _____ Common Benefit Identification Card There are four types of Common Benefit Identification Cards (CBIC) or documents with which you will need to become familiar; a photo card, a non-photo card, a paper replacement CBIC and a Temporary Medicaid Authorization (DSS-2831A).