A patient had a coronary bypass surgery in 1998, can they participate in Cardiac Rehab?
A. Medicare coverage of cardiac rehabilitation is considered reasonable and necessary for patients with a clear medical need, who are referred by their attending physician and have had coronary bypass surgery. There is no time limit for the surgery. The guidelines for cardiac rehab services can be found in CMS Pub. 100-3 20.10.
Medicare coverage of cardiac rehabilitation is considered reasonable and necessary for patients with a clear medical need, who are referred by their attending physician and have had coronary bypass surgery. There is no time limit for the surgery. The guidelines for cardiac rehab services can be found in CMS Pub. 100-3 ยง20.10.