CV ASC Registry Education-Seq#10116 (Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral)

Seq#10116 (Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral)

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the importance of providing cardiac rehab referrals upon discharge from the hospital. Cardiac rehab programs, whether traditional or home-based, are essential for reducing morbidity and mortality in patients post-coronary events. However, less than 30% of eligible patients receive this service. The key is timely and appropriate referral, ideally while the patient is still hospitalized. The criteria for coding a successful referral includes documented communication, official referral orders, or patient refusal. Reasons for not providing a referral may include medical instability, lack of healthcare coverage, or limited accessibility to rehab programs. Explicit documentation is crucial for coding purposes.

Keywords

cardiac rehab referrals

morbidity and mortality reduction

hospital discharge

timely referral

documentation