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Cardiac rehabilitation for Pacemaker Implantation
Pacemaker & ICDs | Last Active: Aug 3 8:34pm | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I have a pacemaker /defibrillator (ICD) implant. I was eligible for cardiac rehab because my ejection fraction was 35 or lower. The qualifying ejection fraction in my area is the 35 or lower. Heart attacks most often reduce the ejection fraction and it could be that the cardiology department set their own standards regarding cardiac rehab. I would suggest you contact your insurance carrier and ask for their guidelines regarding coverage for cardiac rehab. Best of luck.
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Hi Denise. I am so glad you were able to get rehab. I did call my insurance carrier and they initially told me I qualified. I called rehabilitation and they said I did not qualify and to check back with my insurer. I called Medicare again and spoke with a supervisor. She apologized and said the intake person was new, but I do not qualify because I did not have an "event". All those passing out episodes (8 in the past year), plus stitches in the back of my head, chest pains, etc. did not qualify. This is really frustrating. I am so glad you got the care you deserve. Take care. Diane