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Results: 26

• Alzheimer's Disease (2)
  YF-3000.0440

  Alzheimer's Disease

  YF-3000.0440
  
  An age-related, non-reversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years. Initially, people experience memory loss and confusion, which may be mistaken for the kinds of memory changes that are sometimes associated with normal aging. The symptoms gradually lead to behavior and personality changes, a decline in cognitive abilities such as decision-making and language skills and problems recognizing family and friends; and ultimately to a severe loss of mental function. Alzheimer's disease is one of a group of disorders called dementias that are characterized by cognitive and behavioral problems. It is the most common cause of dementia among people age 65 and older.
• Breast Examinations (1)
  LF-4900.1500-120

  Breast Examinations

  LF-4900.1500-120
  
  Programs that offer the screening procedure for the early detection of breast cancer which involves a manual examination of the breasts for lumps, thickening or other abnormalities.
• Cancer Clinics (1)
  LT-1750.1500

  Cancer Clinics

  LT-1750.1500
  
  Programs that provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services on an inpatient or outpatient basis for individuals who have cancer.
• Cerebral Palsy (1)
  YF-1800.1500

  Cerebral Palsy

  YF-1800.1500
  
  A central nervous system impairment that is characterized by an inability to fully control motor function and, depending on the area of the brain that has been damaged, by one or more of the following: spasms; tonal problems; involuntary movement; disturbances in gait and mobility; seizures; abnormal sensation and perception; impairment of sight, hearing or speech; and intellectual disabilities. There are three main types of cerebral palsy: spastic CP, which is characterized by stiff and difficult movement; athetoid CP (also called dyskinetic CP), which is characterized by involuntary and uncontrolled movement; and mixed CP, which is characterized by a combination of symptoms. Some muscles are too tight, and others are too loose, creating a mix of stiffness and involuntary movements. The causes of cerebral palsy include illness during pregnancy, premature delivery and lack of oxygen supply to the baby. In rare cases of acquired cerebral palsy, head injury is the most common cause.
• Colon Cancer (1)
  YF-3000.1480-175.15

  Colon Cancer

  YF-3000.1480-175.15
  
  A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue of the section of the large intestine that begins with the end of the cecum and continues to the rectum.
• Deaf-Blindness (1)
  YF-5500.1800

  Deaf-Blindness

  YF-5500.1800
  
  A disability that is characterized by a combination of hearing and visual impairments.
• Diabetes (1)
  YF-3000.2440

  Diabetes

  YF-3000.2440
  
  A disorder in which the pancreas produces too little insulin with the result that the body is unable to adequately metabolize sugar. Principal symptoms are elevated blood sugar, sugar in the urine, excessive urine production and increased food intake. Complications of diabetes if left untreated include low resistance to infections leading to a susceptibility to gangrene, cardiovascular and kidney disorders, disturbances in the electrolyte balance and eye disorders, some of which may lead to blindness.
• Disease/Disability Specific Screening/Diagnosis (1)
  LF-4900

  Disease/Disability Specific Screening/Diagnosis

  LF-4900
  
  Programs that offer screening and/or in-depth diagnostic procedures that establish the presence of a targeted disease, disability, condition or disorder and/or which provide a logical foundation for ongoing treatment.
• Emergency Medical Care (1)
  LD

  Emergency Medical Care

  LD
  
  Programs that provide immediate short-term assistance for accident victims and acutely ill or injured individuals who are in pain, or whose health or lives may be in jeopardy.
• Eye Screening (1)
  LF-4900.2000

  Eye Screening

  LF-4900.2000
  
  Programs that offer screening procedures that identify people who have targeted eye diseases or vision deficiencies that may require further examination.
• Heart Disease (1)
  YF-3000.3520

  Heart Disease

  YF-3000.3520
  
  Any of a number of pathological conditions that affect the heart and the blood vessels of the heart.
• HIV Testing (2)
  LF-4900.2400

  HIV Testing

  LF-4900.2400
  
  Programs that offer HIV tests which are used to identify individuals who have been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and are at risk for developing AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) or which are used to measure progression of the disease in people known to be infected. The most common HIV screening test is the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) which most frequently uses peripheral blood drawn from the arm or a finger as a sample, but can also be conducted using serum, oral fluids or urine. Repeatedly reactive EIA tests are confirmed using the Western blot or the immunofluorescence assay (IFA). The most common test that is used to measure disease progression is the PCR (polymeraise chain reaction) or viral load test. Many programs that provide HIV testing also provide pre-testing and post-test counseling which includes information about AIDS/HIV, reducing risks for HIV transmission, emotional support to help the individual deal with the testing process and test results, and information about and referral to other AIDS-related services.
• Hospice Care (1)
  LT-3000

  Hospice Care

  LT-3000
  
  Programs that provide a full range of supportive services for terminally ill individuals who are in the final stages of their illnesses and for their families. Services may include medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, emotional and spiritual support, and bereavement services for the patient and members of the family. Hospice care may be provided at home, in a freestanding hospice facility, a hospice unit of a hospital or in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. In order to qualify for Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement, an individual must have a life threatening illness and must be certified by their physician to have entered the last six months of life.
• Hospitals (1)
  LL-3000

  Hospitals

  LL-3000
  
  Medical institutions that provide diagnostic and treatment services for people whose illnesses or injuries require that they occupy a bed for at least one night. Hospitals can be distinguished by the level of care they offer (general acute, subacute, extended acute care), the auspices under which they operate which also, in some cases, defines the patients they serve (city/county, state, Veteran's Affairs, military hospitals), and the medical conditions they specialize in treating (specialty hospitals).
• Long Term Home Health Care (1)
  LT-2800.4500

  Long Term Home Health Care

  LT-2800.4500
  
  Programs that offer comprehensive, coordinated long-term care in the patient's home with the objective of preventing the patient's removal to a long-term care facility. Services may include case management, nursing rehabilitation therapies, social services, nutrition, aides and medical emergency response systems.
• Macular Degeneration (1)
  YF-3000.4860

  Macular Degeneration

  YF-3000.4860
  
  A progressive disorder that affects the central part of the retina causing gradual loss of vision. Macular degeneration is a painless condition that is fairly common in people who are elderly. It generally affects both eyes, either simultaneously or one after the other.
• Medical Expense Assistance (1)
  LH-5100

  Medical Expense Assistance

  LH-5100
  
  Programs that pay the health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary care without assistance. Medical expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Nursing Facilities (3)
  LL-6000

  Nursing Facilities

  LL-6000
  
  Inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time (usually more than 30 days) for people who require convalescent care at a level which is less than that provided in an acute facility and/or for chronically ill or frail elderly individuals or people with disabilities.
• Physical Fitness (1)
  PL-6600

  Physical Fitness

  PL-6600
  
  Programs that provide activities for people who want to improve their strength, flexibility, endurance, muscle tone, reflexes, cardiovascular health and/or other aspects of physical functioning.
• Pregnancy Testing (2)
  LJ-2000.6750

  Pregnancy Testing

  LJ-2000.6750
  
  Programs that utilize laboratory procedures to determine whether an individual is pregnant or which provide access to devices for establishing pregnancy that people can use at home.
• Prostate Cancer (1)
  YF-3000.1480-680

  Prostate Cancer

  YF-3000.1480-680
  
  A condition in which there are malignant tumors in the prostate gland.
• Sexual Assault Treatment (2)
  LT-1750.7935

  Sexual Assault Treatment

  LT-1750.7935
  
  Programs that provide specialized medical care for adults and/or children who have been sexually assaulted. Treatment includes an examination for internal and external injuries, collection of physical evidence of the assault, and preventive care and/or treatment in case of venereal disease or pregnancy. Treatment is generally confidential and physical evidence of the assault is not shared with investigating authorities without the consent of the patient. Services are often provided by emergency room staff at a hospital or other health care facility and may include other crisis advocates/representatives.
• Skin Screening (1)
  LF-4900.1500-800

  Skin Screening

  LF-4900.1500-800
  
  Programs that conduct skin screenings to detect early signs of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma or other abnormalities; or which evaluate the amount of sun damage an individual has received, often using a "black light" which shows layers of damage in different colors. People with suspicious skin lesions are referred for biopsies to determine whether cancer is present and for subsequent treatment, if required.
• Subacute Care Nursing Facilities (3)
  LL-6000.8100

  Subacute Care Nursing Facilities

  LL-6000.8100
  
  Nursing facilities that specialize in treating patients who require extensive physiological monitoring, intravenous therapy or postoperative care, intensive rehabilitation, ventilatory care, pulmonary rehabilitation or other medically complex interventions. Forms of treatment warranting this level of care include coma stimulation, dialysis, IV antibiotics, dobutamine and other drips, pain management, hydration, wound care and interventions for oncologic complications, spinal cord and head injuries, neurological impairments, infectious diseases and other complex conditions.
• Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (1)
  LL-3000.9000

  Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

  LL-3000.9000
  
  Health care facilities operated by the U.S. government that provide inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and psychiatric care for eligible veterans.
• Weight Management (1)
  LT-9500

  Weight Management

  LT-9500
  
  Programs that utilize one or a variety of techniques including nutrition education, exercise, special diets, protein sparing fasting, behavior modification, hypnosis, medication or surgery to help individuals who have a weight control problem gain or lose weight to achieve a more healthful body weight and develop a lifestyle that allows them to maintain that weight.