CMS Regualtion Re: Electric Powered Wheelchairs For Amputees
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CMS Regualtion Re: Electric Powered Wheelchairs For Amputees
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US Colleagues,
Based on previous postings to the OANDP-L, it is my understanding that
CMS/Medicare will not cover prosthetic services for individuals who have also been
provided with a Medicare covered electric powered wheelchair.
Can anyone confirm that this is true and, if so, has anyone had any
experience with extenuating circumstances where this would not apply.
Also, if anyone can provide a Medicare/CMS link or source to specific
documentation regarding such a regulation or policy, I would very much appreciate
your help!
Sincerest regards,
John N. Billock, CPO/L, FAAOP
Orthotics & Prosthetics Rehabilitation Engineering Centre
Warren, Ohio USA
Based on previous postings to the OANDP-L, it is my understanding that
CMS/Medicare will not cover prosthetic services for individuals who have also been
provided with a Medicare covered electric powered wheelchair.
Can anyone confirm that this is true and, if so, has anyone had any
experience with extenuating circumstances where this would not apply.
Also, if anyone can provide a Medicare/CMS link or source to specific
documentation regarding such a regulation or policy, I would very much appreciate
your help!
Sincerest regards,
John N. Billock, CPO/L, FAAOP
Orthotics & Prosthetics Rehabilitation Engineering Centre
Warren, Ohio USA
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“CMS Regualtion Re: Electric Powered Wheelchairs For Amputees,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/227852.
