Which of the Following Specific Diagnoses Was Recently Included in the CMS

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following specific diagnoses was recently included in the CMS National Coverage Determination (NCD) for cardiac rehabilitation and requires patient to not have been hospitalized in the past 6 weeks?

• A)Myocardial infarction within the last 12 months
• B)Coronary artery bypass surgery
• C)Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• D)Heart valve repair or replacement surgery

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Definitions:

Coastal Degradation

The deterioration of coastal areas due to human activities or natural processes, leading to loss of ecosystems and habitats.

Mangrove Swamps

Coastal wetlands found in tropical regions, characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs adapted to life in salty environments.

Coral Reefs

Diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals, often referred to as the rainforests of the sea.

Desertification

describes the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.