The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its final coding, benefit category, and payment determinations for seat elevation on power wheelchairs. The determinations were included as part of CMS’s Second Biannual 2023 HCPCS Coding Cycle. CMS said new coding actions would be effective starting April 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted. CRT industry…
CMS Issues Final Coding, Benefit Category, Payment Determinations for Seat Elevation
Top Trends & Headlines for Complex Rehab Technology in 2024
Building on successes and addressing unfinished business.
With every new year come new possibilities, and 2024 seems especially full of promise for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT), which looks to build on a landmark Medicare funding win last year. Still, the year will bring challenges as well, and plenty of unfinished business. Funding for seat elevation gets underway In May 2023, the formal…
Commentary: CRT’s Uniqueness Is Still a Mystery
The failure to truly understand the complexity of seating clients could hurt access.
I attended the Nov. 30 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) second biannual HCPCS Coding Cycle public meeting for the discussion about coding and reimbursement for power seat elevation. That part of the meeting lasted nearly two hours. Here’s my takeaway: The unique nature of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) is still not wholly understood…
CRT Industry Shares Coding Recommendations for Seat Elevation
The need for a separate heavy-duty code was debated at CMS coding meeting.
In a Nov. 30 discussion with officials from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), representatives from the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) industry made their case for the complexity of power seat elevation and the CRT clients who use it. The forum was the second biannual HCPCS Coding Cycle public meeting, held by CMS…
Pride Mobility Launches Group 2 Jazzy Air MED
Mid-wheel-drive power chair provides 12 inches of seat elevation.
Pride Mobility has launched a Group 2 Standard power wheelchair offering 12 inches of seat elevation. In a Nov. 20 news announcement, the manufacturer introduced the Jazzy Air MED, described as “a dynamic power chair designed to meet your needs for HCPCS codes K0830 and K0831, and to provide your customers with a next-level…
Commentary: My CRT Thanksgiving List
Reminiscing about Complex Rehab Technology victories this year.
CMS Announces Preliminary Coding Recommendations for Powered Seat Elevation
Stakeholders are invited to present comments during a Nov. 30 coding meeting.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has revealed its first coding recommendations following its May decision to cover powered seat elevation on power wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries. The announcement came as part of CMS’s agenda for its Nov. 30 public meeting on Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. Waiting for More Info…
CMS Schedules Public Meeting on Seat Elevation Coding
The meeting is also expected to cover reimbursement payments.
NCART has reported that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is ready to talk about the crucial next steps for powered seat elevation coverage. On May 16, CMS announced its decision to cover powered seat elevation on power wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries. CMS even went beyond the scope of the original industry request,…
Quantum Rehab Welcomes Latest Q Roll Model Ambassadors
The contest drew nearly 100 entrants nationwide.
Quantum Rehab has introduced two new brand ambassadors. In an Oct. 9 news announcement, the manufacturer welcomed Elizabeth McCormick and Keith Russell, chosen as the newest Q Roll Model winners. During the two-month entry period, Quantum said it received nearly 100 entries from across the United States. Quantum Brand Ambassador Coordinator Stephanie Woodward said in…