# Medical Necessity: How Payers Decide What They Cover

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Author: Bart Teodorczuk
Published: 2026-03-30
Updated: 2026-09-01

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# Medical Necessity: How Payers Decide What They Cover

[Bart TeodorczukRPA Tech Lead at Flobotics](https://www.flobotics.io/our-editorial-team#teodorczuk)
Published March 30, 2026Updated September 1, 2026

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## Medical Necessity

The determination that a health service is essential for diagnosis or treatment based on professional standards, which dictates payer coverage.

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