Canes and Crutches

Patient has a mobility impairment but potential for ambulation

Medicare Qualifications

For canes and crutches to be covered by Medicare, ALL of the following criteria (1-3) must be met.

  1. The beneficiary has a mobility limitation that significantly impairs their ability to participate in one or more mobility-related activities of daily living (MRADL)  in the home (i.e.- toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, and bathing performs in customary locations in the home)

      A mobility limitation is one that:

  1. Prevents the beneficiary from accomplishing their MRADL entirely, OR
  2. Places the beneficiary at reasonably determined heightened risk of morbidity or mortality secondary to the attempts to perform an MRADL; OR
  3. Prevents the beneficiary from completing the MRADL within a reasonable time frame;

                      AND,

      2. The beneficiary is able to safely use the cane or crutch

      3. The functional mobility deficit can be sufficiently resolved by use of cane of crutch

Required Documentation for Medicare

  • Prescription – Written or typed and signed by the physician.
  • Detailed Written Order – Must be signed and dated by physician.
  • Chart Notes – Including information stating why equipment is medically necessary (must comply with Qualifications listed above).

 

 

If you are in need of more detailed information please click the link below to access the LCD.

 

Canes and Crutches LCD 

 

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