Tag: seat elevation systems
NCART appeals pricing decision for seat elevation systems
July 18, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART has submitted a HCPCS coding application to formally appeal CMS’s decision to only increase the fee schedule for seat elevation systems by about $13 to $2,013.96. “While we appreciate CMS’s willingness to listen to our concerns and review the follow-up information we provided, they indicated it could not be considered, since it was not part of the public meeting process last year,” said Wayne Grau, executive director of NCART. “In addition, we...
In brief: Seat elevation systems are a go, Florida providers get rate increase
May 17, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS late on Tuesday posted a final benefit category determination and national coverage decision for seat elevation systems as an accessory to power wheelchairs.
Effective immediately, seat elevation for Medicare-covered power wheelchairs is now considered a clinically meaningful benefit to people with Medicare who perform transfers from power wheelchairs or use the chair for mobility related activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, toiletry, feeding and...
CMS finalizes coverage for seat elevation systems
May 16, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS late on Tuesday posted a final benefit category determination and national coverage decision for seat elevation systems as an accessory to power wheelchairs.
Effective immediately, seat elevation for Medicare-covered power wheelchairs is now considered a clinically meaningful benefit to people with Medicare who perform transfers from power wheelchairs or use the chair for mobility related activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, toiletry, feeding and...