Medicare Coverage for Manual Wheelchairs

The beneficiary's mobility limitation cannot be sufficiently resolved by the use of an appropriately fitted cane or walker (correct)

The beneficiary has sufficient upper extremity function and other physical and mental capabilities needed to safely self-propel the manual wheelchair

The beneficiary has expressed a willingness to use the manual wheelchair

The beneficiary has a caregiver who is available, willing, and able to provide assistance with the wheelchair

A limitation that prevents the beneficiary from completing an MRADL within a reasonable time frame

All of the above (correct)

A limitation that places the beneficiary at reasonably determined heightened risk of morbidity or mortality secondary to the attempts to perform an MRADL

A limitation that prevents the beneficiary from accomplishing an MRADL entirely

Basic coverage criteria A-E and G must be met (correct)

The beneficiary requires a lower seat height (17" to 18") because of short stature or to enable the beneficiary to place his/her feet on the ground for propulsion

The beneficiary self-propels the wheelchair while engaging in frequent activities in the home that cannot be performed in a standard or lightweight wheelchair

The beneficiary meets both criteria (1) and (2): Cannot self-propel in a standard wheelchair in the home; and The beneficiary can and does self-propel in a lightweight wheelchair

<p>The beneficiary requires a lower seat height (17&quot; to 18&quot;) because of short stature or to enable the beneficiary to place his/her feet on the ground for propulsion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The beneficiary has a caregiver who is available, willing, and able to provide assistance with the wheelchair (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers