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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

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11 years ago (March 2, 2015)

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11 years ago (March 1, 2015)

hello my brothers and sisters, I had a question about cardiac rehab,for those that have been through it. Did insurance cover the cost ? If not how much did it cost. Thanks ,prayers for all those in surgery today.

Barry Van Gemert

You need a physician's referral for cardiac rehab. Don't leave the hospital without one. Typically most insurance plans will have a copay for each session.

Ed Smith

In my case, the Cardiologist wrote the prescription for rehab, but the surgeon subsequently also offered to provide a prescription. I have Medicare and they cover prescribed rehab subject to co-pays.

Nancy D

I had cardiac rehab, as recommended by the surgeon prior to discharge. He ordered it, it was arranged by the hospital and shortly after I got home the rehab nurse called me to get it scheduled. It was covered by my insurance, most have a deductible per visit, but I... Read more.

Curtis Jones

Thanks Nancy, ed and Barry.

Cheryl Batzing

Curtis, I had my surgery Dec. 16, and the cardiac rehab head gal stopped by my room and gave me her card to call her when I was ready to start. I called to start a month later (new year, new deductible....), and my portion CO-PAY WAS $200 a visit!... Read more.