Appendix E - National Coverage Determinations Manual / Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services 240.8

Why This Topic Matters

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary service area that may be affected by Medicare coverage administration. Understanding whether coverage is handled nationally or locally helps billing, compliance, and utilization teams determine where to look for governing guidance.

Article Sections

1. A. General

   Provides background on pulmonary rehabilitation as a multidisciplinary service and notes related Medicare benefit context and regulatory references.

2. B. Nationally Covered Indications

   States the national coverage status for covered indications in this manual entry.

3. C. Nationally Non-Covered Indications

   States the national coverage status for non-covered indications in this manual entry.

4. D. Other

   Discusses the absence of a national coverage determination, the role of local contractors, and related CMS and legal references.