Is pulmonary rehab after surgery covered by insurance?

Yes, pulmonary rehabilitation is often covered by insurance, especially Medicare, when it's medically necessary following lung surgery or for certain lung conditions. Coverage typically includes supervised exercise training, education, and breathing techniques to help improve lung function and overall quality of life. It's wonderful that this resource is available and that the decision was made to pursue it - pulmonary rehab can be incredibly beneficial for building strength and endurance during recovery, regardless of when it starts.

I had 2 surgeries in the past 3 months. I had lung cancer in both lungs. They removed a small nodual from my left lung in first surgery and 6 wks later I had two larger ones removed from my right lung. The surgeon said I am cancer free whuch I am grateful for but I am vety concerned about my lung capacity and had never heard of pulmonary rehab. I am hoping I can find out from my lung doctor if such a thing exists where I live. So anyway thank you very much for the information and wish me hood luck!