Manual Wheelchair Quarterly Results of Targeted Probe and Educate Review - JD DME
Manual Wheelchair Quarterly Results of Targeted Probe and Educate Review
The Jurisdiction D, DME MAC, Medical Review Department is conducting a Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) review of HCPCS code(s) K0001 and K0003. The quarterly edit effectiveness results from January 2025 – March 2025 are as follows:
Based on dollars, the overall claim potential improper payment rate is 42%.
Top Medical Necessity Denial Reasons
- Documentation does not demonstrate Criterion B – the beneficiary’s mobility limitation cannot be sufficiently resolved by the use of an appropriately fitted cane or walker.
- Documentation does not demonstrate Criterion D – use of the manual wheelchair will significantly improve the beneficiary’s ability to participate in mobility related activities of daily living (MRADLs) and the beneficiary will use it on a regular basis in the home.
- Documentation does not demonstrate the beneficiary cannot self-propel in a standard wheelchair in the home.
Top Technical Denial Reasons
- Documentation was not received in response to the Additional Documentation Request (ADR) letter.
- Beneficiary was in an acute care hospital or skilled nursing facility on this date of service.
- Related item denied: Other
Educational Resources
Suppliers billing Medicare should be familiar with the documentation requirements and utilization parameters. Visit the Manual Wheelchairs webpage to access coverage documents (Local Coverage Determination (LCD), Policy Article, National Coverage Determination (NCD)); documentation letters, forms, and checklists; reviews; tips; tools; resources; related articles; and educational events and tutorials, if applicable.
See the CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3 information about probe/error validation reviews.
