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).
The NCIC is a computerized index of documented criminal justice. information. Established in 1967 as the National Crime Information. Center (NCIC) and updated in July 1999, it is a nationwide system. dedicated to serving and supporting local, state, and federal criminal. justice agencies in their mission to uphold the law and protect the.