Manual Wheelchair Coverage Starts with the Medical Record

Medicare coverage for a manual wheelchair requires documentation showing that the beneficiary has a mobility limitation that significantly impacts their ability to perform mobility-related activities of daily living within the home, and that a cane or walker cannot adequately address the limitation. The medical record should clearly describe the beneficiary's functional deficits and support the need for wheelchair use in the home. For helpful coverage, documentation, and checklist resources, visit Noridian's Manual Wheelchairs webpage.

Last Updated Oct 14 , 2026