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How will I know if my insurance will pay for pulmonary rehabilitation?
Many insurances cover pulmonary rehabilitation services. This includes Medicare and many private insurances. Traditional Medicaid does not cover pu...
How long will the pulmonary rehabilitation program last?
Program length varies based on your lung condition. Many last between 4-12 weeks and meet 2-3 days a week. If you progress quicker, the program may...
How many days a week will I attend?
It may vary depending on the location, but the average is 3 days per week.
Is parking provided for pulmonary rehabilitation?
There is free parking at many IU Health locations. If you are attending at IU Health Methodist, parking passes are provided to the patient to park...
I use oxygen. Can I still attend pulmonary rehab?
Yes! Many patients attend pulmonary rehab with their oxygen. Many of the programs will provide oxygen while you are exercising. Always ask the prog...
I am afraid that I am too short of breath to attend. Should I still try?
Yes! The pulmonary rehabilitation team will develop a program especially for you, your disease and symptoms. You will have your own treatment plan...
Who can I call with questions about pulmonary rehabilitation?
IU Health offers pulmonary rehab programs around the state. Call the program where you want to attend, and the staff will be happy to answer your q...
What is lung rehabilitation?
What Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation? Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program of education and exercise to increase awareness about your lungs and your disease. You will learn to achieve exercise with less shortness of breath.
How to find out if you need pulmonary rehab?
To find out if you or someone you love would benefit from a pulmonary rehabilitation program, contact your doctor, or call the American Lung Association Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) . Our Lung HelpLine is staffed by experienced registered nurses and respiratory therapists who can help you learn more about pulmonary rehabilitation ...
Does Medicare cover COPD?
Medicare covers pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD if you meet certain requirements. Medicare may also cover rehabilitation for other lung diseases, but that depends on where you live. The pulmonary rehabilitation program coordinator can tell you if you qualify and what the cost to you will be.
Description Information
Please Note: This may not be an exhaustive list of all applicable Medicare benefit categories for this item or service.
Transmittal Information
12/2007 - Provided noncoverage policy. Effective date 09/25/2007. ( TN 78 ) (CR5834)
National Coverage Analyses (NCAs)
This NCD has been or is currently being reviewed under the National Coverage Determination process. The following are existing associations with NCAs, from the National Coverage Analyses database.
WHAT ARE PULMONARY REHAB SERVICES?
Pulmonary rehab consist of a series of monitored exercise sessions and classes. Each session is supervised by a specialist. Participants are monitored and evaluated for exercise tolerance and progress.
WHO QUALIFIES?
People with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung transplant, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary insufficiency post surgery, trauma or COPD patients.
