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Chronic Conditions Recognized by CMS
CMS has recognized the following diagnosis as chronic conditions that should be documented and managed using EITHER a Chronic Care Management (CCM) or a Principal Care Management (PCM) program:
- Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia
- Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid)
- Asthma
- Atrial fibrillation
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
- Infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS
- Ischemic heart disease
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Stroke
- In addition, obesity is considered a chronic condition. Chronic conditions are long-term health conditions that persist over an extended period and often require ongoing medical attention and management. Obesity is characterized by an excess of body fat and is associated with various health risks, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and other related conditions.
- The classification of obesity as a chronic condition acknowledges that it typically requires ongoing efforts for prevention, treatment, and management. Healthcare providers may use various approaches, including lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, increased physical activity, and in some cases, medical interventions, to address and manage obesity. Additionally, because of its potential impact on other health conditions, managing obesity is often an integral part of overall healthcare strategies and chronic disease management programs.
- The classification of obesity as a chronic condition acknowledges that it typically requires ongoing efforts for prevention, treatment, and management. Healthcare providers may use various approaches, including lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, increased physical activity, and in some cases, medical interventions, to address and manage obesity. Additionally, because of its potential impact on other health conditions, managing obesity is often an integral part of overall healthcare strategies and chronic disease management programs.