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A national coverage determination (NCD) [1] is a United States nationwide determination of whether Medicare will pay for an item or service. [2] It is a form of utilization management and forms a medical guideline on treatment. Medicare coverage is limited to items and services that are considered "reasonable and necessary" for the diagnosis or ...
Some common noncommunicable cardiovascular conditions and diseases include: heart attack. stroke. coronary artery disease. cerebrovascular disease. peripheral artery disease (PAD) congenital heart ...
Non-communicable disease. A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another. NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others. NCDs may be ...
In 1978, NCD was created under the original name of the National Council on the Handicapped. It was set up as an advisory body to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by the Comprehensive Services and Disability Amendments Act of 1978 as an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 780 et seq.).
Identify possible conditions and treatment related to your symptoms. This tool does not provide medical advice. NEW: This symptom checker now includes the ability to select symptoms by body location. We hope this makes it easier for you to identify your symptoms and possible conditions. The tool also allows you to select multiple symptoms quickly.
shortness of breath. swelling (edema) in the lower half of the body. sudden weight gain. weakness and fatigue. chest pain. dizziness and fainting. heart palpitations. irregular heartbeat ...
Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease: Over time, a sticky, fatty substance called plaque can build up in your arteries. That makes it harder for blood to get through and raises your risk for a ...
Weakness, tingling, or numbness on one side of the face, one side of the body, or in one arm or leg. Sudden difficulty in walking, loss of balance, lack of coordination. Sudden dizziness and/or ...