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Cardiac rehabilitation programs usually last about 3 months but can range anywhere from 2 to 8 months. Talk to your doctor about cardiac rehabilitation. Many insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover it if you have a doctor's referral.

Providers may bill HCPCS codes G0422 and G0423 for a maximum of six one-hour sessions of intensive cardiovascular rehabilitation per day and up to 72 one-hour sessions over an 18-week period. The combined total number of sessions billed with HCPCS codes G0422 and G0423 must not exceed 72 in an 18-week period.

Candidates for cardiac rehabilitation include patients with cardiovascular diseases such as ischemic heart disease, heart failure, myocardial infarctions, or patients who have undergone cardiovascular interventions such as coronary angioplasty or coronary artery bypass grafting.

Welcome to the Home Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program The Home Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (HBCR) program is a tele-health based program that can be done in your own home or at a fitness center. The program consists of supervised exercise, lifestyle and behavior modification that is tailored to each individual.

A: Typically, you will go to cardiac rehab two or three days a week for about three months. Depending on how often you can attend will determine how long will need to finish the program.

“Generally, cardiac rehabilitation sessions involve a brief warm-up and stretching period, followed by 30-40 minutes of aerobic exercise. This can involve treadmill, stationary bicycle, elliptical or rowing machines. Sometimes, resistance training is incorporated. Finally, the session ends with a cool-down period.

Cardiac rehab is available to people who have had: a heart attack. a coronary angioplasty (balloon) and/or stent. heart surgery including coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair/replacement and adult congenital heart defects. some people who have angina or heart failure.

How Will I Benefit From Cardiac Rehab? Cardiac rehab offers many benefits. It can improve your ability to carry out activities of daily living, reduce your heart disease risk factors, improve your quality of life, improve your outlook and emotional stability, and increase your ability to manage your disease.