Replacement Wheelchair Equipment When the Manufacturer Exits Wheelchair Business

Related CR Release Date: June 6, 2024
Effective Date: July 8, 2024
Implementation Date: July 8, 2024
Related Change Request (CR) Number: CR 13610
Related CR Transmittal Number: R12672OTN

CR 13610 provides instructions for processing claims for replacement power or manual wheelchairs when 1) the manufacturer exits the wheelchair business resulting in the wheelchair ceasing to exist on the market, and 2) there is no availability of aftermarket repair or replacement parts to make the manufacturer’s equipment operable.

Make sure your billing staff knows about these changes.

View the complete CMS Change Request (CR)13610.

Last Updated Jun 14 , 2024