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For example, a diagnosis of “over heating, heat sensitivity or hot flashes” is not specific – a diagnosis of “Multiple Sclerosis or Dysautonomia” is specific.  \n• The recommended treatment must be named and described in detail by a licensed health care provider. A recommended treatment described as “quitting smoking, healthier diet and regular or daily exercise recommended” does not provide enough information. Your provider must specifically name and describe the recommended treatment.  \n• Your provider must state a specific length of treatment. Lifetime or indefinite lengths of treatment will not be approved.  \nCurrent Date  \nRe: Patients Name / Date of birth / Insurance ID \\#  \nTo Whom it May Concern,  \nI am writing on behalf of my patient,(Patient’s name) to document the medical necessity of (equipment – UnderCool Cooling Vest and Cooling Packs) for the treatment of (specific diagnosis) . This letter provides information about the patients medical history and diagnosis and a statement summarizing my treatment rationale.  \nPatient’s History and Diagnosis:  \n(Include information here regarding the patient’s condition and specific diagnosis. Also include the patient’s history related to their condition.)  \nTreatment Rationale:  \n(Include information on the treatment up to this point, course of care and why the (equipment – UnderCool Cooling Vest and Cooling Packs) are necessary and how you expect that it will help the patient.  \nDuration:  \n(Length of time equipment – UnderCool Cooling Vest and Cooling Packs is necessary)– not to exceed 12 months.)  \nSummary:  \nIn summary (equipment – UnderCool Cooling Vest and Cooling Packs) are medically necessary for this patient’s medical condition. Please contact me if any additional information is required to ensure the prompt approval of (equipment – UnderCool Cooling Vest and Cooling Packs)  \nSincerely,  \n(Physicians name and signature)  \nYour licensed provider must complete, sign and date the letter.","cbCailwJhlxfhPAg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailwJhlxfhPAg","pdf",36986,"English","# Submission Guidelines\n## Diagnosis Requirements\n## Treatment Requirements\n# Letter Template Sections\n## Header and Recipient Line\n## Patient History and Diagnosis\n## Treatment Rationale and Duration\n## Summary and Contact\n## Signature and Date","[{\"question\":\"What details must be included to make the diagnosis acceptable?\",\"answer\":\"The diagnosis must be specific. 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