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Medicare Coverage

by io.github.pipeworx-io

Medicare Article Code Profile

medicare_article_code_profile
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve one CMS Medicare Coverage Article with its CPT/HCPCS codes and contractor records. Licensed AMA/ADA/AHA content requires a caller-provided CMS license token. Code inclusion describes billing guidance, not guaranteed coverage or payment.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoCode rows (1-200, default 100).
versionNo
article_idYesCMS article ID, with or without A prefix.
_licenseTokenYesCMS license-agreement bearer token.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
codesYes
sourceYes
articleYes
contractorsYes
interpretationYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

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TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds valuable context: the need for a CMS license token for licensed content and a disclaimer that code inclusion is billing guidance, not guaranteed coverage. This enhances transparency beyond annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences: one for purpose and one for important caveats. No redundant words or irrelevant details. Highly efficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With an output schema present, the description need not detail return values. It covers the main purpose, licensing, and a coverage disclaimer. However, the version parameter is undocumented in both schema and description, which is a minor gap.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 75% (three of four parameters described). The description reiterates the license token requirement but adds no new parameter semantics beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate as schema does most of the work.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states it retrieves a single Medicare article with codes and contractor records. The verb 'Retrieve' and specific resource 'one CMS Medicare Coverage Article with its CPT/HCPCS codes' are precise, and the tool is well-distinguished from siblings like medicare_lcd_detail or medicare_coverage_states.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies the tool is for retrieving a specific article with codes but does not explicitly state when to use it over alternatives like medicare_lcd_search or medicare_ncd_detail. The licensing note hints at prerequisites but lacks when-not-to-use guidance.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

The server mixes Medicare-specific tools with many unrelated general-purpose tools (e.g., bet_research, polymarket_arbitrage, remember), and there are multiple similar ask_pipeworx variants. This makes it difficult for an agent to distinguish which tool is appropriate for a given task without confusion.

Naming Consistency2/5

Tool names follow no consistent pattern. Some use a medicare_ prefix with underscores, others use generic verbs like forget, recall, or compound names like ask_pipeworx, deep_research. There is no uniform verb_noun or noun_verb structure.

Tool Count2/5

57 tools is excessive for a server ostensibly focused on 'Medicare Coverage'. Many tools (e.g., bet_research, polymarket_edge_tracker, scan_dependency) are unrelated to Medicare and should be in separate servers, inflating the count and diluting focus.

Completeness4/5

The Medicare-specific tools cover a broad range: NCDs, LCDs, NCAs, enrollment, DME, Part D, hospital, outpatient, post-acute, and provider data. Minor gaps include Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare Supplement, but the coverage is largely comprehensive.

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