CMS releases coding, payment info for seat elevation systems
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:27 AM CST, Mon March 4, 2024
WASHINGTON – CMS has announced coding and payment information for seat elevation systems for complex rehab power wheelchairs, AAHomecare has reported.
The key takeaways, according to the association:
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Discontinues existing HCPCS Level II code E2300, “Wheelchair accessory, power seat elevation system, any type,” effective March 31, 2024
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Establishes E2298, “Complex rehabilitative power wheelchair accessory, power seat elevation system, any type,” effective April 1, 2024
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Sets the 2024 purchase price for approximately $2,000.34. Under the capped rental rules for complex rehabilitative power wheelchairs, the rental price would be approximately $200 for months 1-3 and $150 for months 4-13 for a total of $2,100 for 13 months of continuous use.
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Defers creation of a new HCPCS Level II code for power seat elevation equipment used with non-complex rehabilitative power wheelchairs.
The information was included as part of CMS’s coding, benefit category and payment determinations document for the Second Biannual 2023 HCPCS Coding Cycle. See pages 135-141.
AAHomecare says its Complex Rehab & Mobility Council will share additional analysis as applicable.
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CMS issued preliminary recommendations for coding and pricing for power seat elevation systems in November.
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In December, industry stakeholders made the case for making several changes, including not treating seat elevation systems as accessories.
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