I50.23, I50.33, I50.43
Clinical Criteria: Acute exacerbation with pulmonary edema, requires IV diuretics
I21.x
Clinical Criteria: MI within past 4 weeks, ongoing cardiac monitoring
I50.22, I50.32, I50.42
Clinical Criteria: Compensated CHF on stable medication regimen
I50.32
Clinical Criteria: Compensated CHF, requires ongoing diuretic therapy
I48.91
Clinical Criteria: Requires rate control medications and anticoagulation
I10
Clinical Criteria: On 1-2 medications, BP stable, no complications
E78.5
Clinical Criteria: On statin therapy, no active symptoms
J96.00, J96.01, J96.02
Clinical Criteria: Requires ventilatory support (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow O2)
J69.0
Clinical Criteria: Pneumonia with aspiration risk, requires IV antibiotics
J44.1
Clinical Criteria: COPD exacerbation requiring ventilatory support
J44.1
Clinical Criteria: Exacerbation without respiratory failure, on steroids/bronchodilators
J15.9, J18.1
Clinical Criteria: Community-acquired pneumonia on antibiotics
J96.10
Clinical Criteria: Requires continuous supplemental oxygen
J44.9
Clinical Criteria: No acute exacerbation, on maintenance inhalers only
J45.20
Clinical Criteria: No recent exacerbations, on controller medications
N17.9
Clinical Criteria: Acute rise in creatinine, may require dialysis
N18.5, N18.6
Clinical Criteria: eGFR <15 or on dialysis
N18.4
Clinical Criteria: eGFR 15-29, requires monitoring and management
N18.3
Clinical Criteria: eGFR 30-59, on renal protective medications
N18.2
Clinical Criteria: eGFR 60-89, minimal intervention needed
A41.9
Clinical Criteria: Documented infection with SIRS criteria, on IV antibiotics
R65.21
Clinical Criteria: Sepsis with hypotension requiring vasopressors
A04.7
Clinical Criteria: Active C. diff infection requiring isolation and treatment
N39.0
Clinical Criteria: UTI with systemic symptoms, on IV antibiotics
L08.9, T81.4
Clinical Criteria: Surgical or pressure ulcer infection requiring antibiotics
Z22.322
Clinical Criteria: Requires contact precautions, affects therapy logistics
Z87.440
Clinical Criteria: Past infection, no current treatment needed
E43, E44.0
Clinical Criteria: Albumin <2.5, BMI <18.5, significant weight loss
E66.01
Clinical Criteria: BMI ≥40, significantly affects mobility and care
E10.10, E11.10
Clinical Criteria: Recent DKA requiring ICU-level care
E44.1
Clinical Criteria: Albumin 2.5-3.0, requires nutritional supplementation
E11.65, E11.69
Clinical Criteria: Diabetes with neuropathy, nephropathy, or retinopathy
E11.40
Clinical Criteria: Diabetic neuropathy affecting mobility or sensation
E66.9
Clinical Criteria: Obesity affecting mobility, requires bariatric equipment
E11.9
Clinical Criteria: On oral medications only, HbA1c <7.5%, no complications
E03.9
Clinical Criteria: On stable levothyroxine dose, TSH normal
D64.9
Clinical Criteria: Hemoglobin <8, may require transfusion
I82.40
Clinical Criteria: Recent DVT requiring anticoagulation and monitoring
I26.99
Clinical Criteria: Recent PE, on anticoagulation, may have respiratory compromise
D64.9
Clinical Criteria: Hemoglobin 8-10, causes fatigue affecting therapy
D69.6
Clinical Criteria: Low platelets requiring bleeding precautions
D64.9
Clinical Criteria: Hemoglobin >10, minimal symptoms
G81.90
Clinical Criteria: Total paralysis of one side, requires maximal assistance
G82.50
Clinical Criteria: Paralysis of all four limbs
G40.909
Clinical Criteria: Frequent seizures despite medications, safety concerns
G81.94
Clinical Criteria: Weakness (not complete paralysis) affecting one side
G62.9
Clinical Criteria: Significant sensory/motor deficits affecting mobility
G20
Clinical Criteria: Affects mobility, requires medication management
G40.909
Clinical Criteria: No recent seizures, on stable medication regimen
G62.9
Clinical Criteria: Minimal symptoms, does not significantly affect function
L89.xx4
Clinical Criteria: Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone/tendon
L89.xx3
Clinical Criteria: Multiple Stage 3 ulcers requiring extensive wound care
L89.xx3
Clinical Criteria: Full-thickness skin loss, requires wound care
L89.xx2
Clinical Criteria: Multiple Stage 2 ulcers affecting positioning
L89.xx1
Clinical Criteria: Non-blanchable erythema, intact skin
L89.xx2
Clinical Criteria: Partial-thickness skin loss (single ulcer)
F32.9, F33.1
Clinical Criteria: Active depression affecting therapy participation
F41.9
Clinical Criteria: Severe anxiety limiting therapy tolerance
F05
Clinical Criteria: Acute confusion affecting cognition and safety
F32.9
Clinical Criteria: On stable antidepressant, minimal symptoms
F41.9
Clinical Criteria: Mild anxiety not significantly affecting function
R13.10
Clinical Criteria: Requires modified diet, aspiration risk
K59.1
Clinical Criteria: Frequent diarrhea affecting therapy schedule
K21.9
Clinical Criteria: On PPI, symptoms controlled
K59.00
Clinical Criteria: Managed with bowel regimen
Various
Clinical Criteria: Multiple fractures affecting mobility and weight-bearing
M19.90
Clinical Criteria: Severe joint disease limiting mobility, requires pain management
M19.90
Clinical Criteria: Joint disease not significantly limiting function
M81.0
Clinical Criteria: On treatment, no recent fractures
High-impact comorbidities that significantly affect rehabilitation. Even ONE Tier 1 comorbidity = Tier 3 payment (highest).
Moderate-impact comorbidities requiring active treatment. 1-2 Tier 2 comorbidities = Tier 2 payment. 3+ Tier 2 comorbidities = Tier 3 payment.
Low-impact conditions that don't significantly affect rehabilitation. Only low-impact comorbidities = Tier 1 payment (base).