There are many diseases and conditions which cause a decrease in muscle mass, known as atrophy, including activity, as seen when a cast is put on a limb, or upon extended bedrest (which can occur during a prolonged illness); cachexia - which is a syndrome that is a co-morbidity of cancer and congestive heart failure; chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
60 days = the maximum length of time that Medicare will cover 100 percent of your care in a hospital after youâve met the deductible for each benefit period. 60 days = the maximum number of lifetime reserve days that you can draw on to extend Medicare coverage for hospital care in any one benefit period.
A âBenefit periodâ is a period of consecutive days during which medical benefits for. covered services, with certain specified maximum limitations, are available to the. beneficiary. Under Part A, 60 full days of hospitalization plus 30 coinsurance days. represent the maximum benefit period. The period is renewed when the beneficiary has. not been in a hospital or SNF for 60 days.