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…
Commentary: CRT’s Uniqueness Is Still a Mystery
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…