National_Coverage_Determinations_Manual / Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services 240.8

Why This Topic Matters

It helps users determine where pulmonary rehabilitation sits in Medicare coverage policy and whether they need to look to local contractor guidance rather than a national determination.

Article Sections

1. A. General

   Provides a general overview of pulmonary rehabilitation as described in CMS policy and notes its relationship to Medicare benefit categories and respiratory therapy services.

2. B. Nationally Covered Indications

   States the national coverage status section for covered indications.

3. C. Nationally Non-Covered Indications

   States the national coverage status section for non-covered indications.

4. D. Other

   Explains CMS’s broader coverage position, including the role of local contractor processes and related policy references.