Patient Lifts - JA DME
Patient Lifts
The Standard Written Order (SWO) requirements are in effect for dates of service January 1, 2020 and after.
Refer to the SWO page for the elements needed in this streamlined order.
Coverage
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Reference (280.1) National Coverage Determination (NCD)
- Patient Lifts Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33799 and PA 52516 [PDF]
Documentation
- Clinician Letter - Continued Medical Necessity [PDF] - Clinician directed letter that reminds them that ongoing need for and use of DMEPOS item must be documented in the patient's medical record
- Clinician Letter - Medical Records [PDF] - Letter may be sent to clinicians to assist in obtaining documentation
- Patient Lifts Documentation Checklist [PDF] - Checklist to ensure suppliers gather all required documentation
Reviews/Audits
- Medical Review - View notifications/findings of pre/post claim reviews completed by Noridian Medical Review
Last Updated Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:11:49 +0000