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).
A CBA is a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) issued to a DoD activity for use in purchasing. transportation, including airline tickets, bus tickets, and rail tickets. Transportation accounts will be used. when a traveler has not been issued an IBA or is exempt from mandatory use of the GTCC.