WHO Qualifies?
 

Core Pulmonary Diagnoses (Medicare-aligned)

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

• Chronic bronchitis

• Emphysema

Chronic Respiratory Conditions (commonly accepted by HMOs)

• Interstitial lung disease (ILD)

• Pulmonary fibrosis

• Bronchiectasis

• Pulmonary hypertension (stable)

• Asthma (moderate to severe, uncontrolled)

Post-Acute / Recovery-Based Referrals

• Post-COVID syndrome with respiratory limitation

• Post-pneumonia or respiratory infection

• Post-hospitalization for respiratory failure

• Post-ICU deconditioning with pulmonary impairment

Function-Based (this is where you expand smartly)

• Oxygen-dependent patients

• Dyspnea with exertion

• Reduced exercise tolerance

• Chronic fatigue related to pulmonary dysfunction

Pre/Post Surgical Candidates

• Lung surgery candidates (prehab/post-op)

• Thoracic surgery recovery

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**If you’re unsure whether a patient qualifies, our team will review and assist with determining eligibility.**