Home/Glossary/Medical NecessityGlossary · CoverageMedical NecessityThe standard requiring services to be reasonable and necessary for diagnosis or treatment. Coverage denials often cite this.Related TermsAdvance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)Assignment of BenefitsBenefit Period ResetLifetime Hospital Psychiatric LimitSkilled NeedObservation StatusRUG / PDPM← Back to glossary index