Patient Lifts

Medicare Qualifications

• Patient lifts may be covered if the transfer between the bed and a chair, wheelchair, or commode requires the assistance of more than one person.
• Without the use of a lift the patient would be bed confined.
• A multi-positional patient transfer system may be covered if BOTH of the following are met:
  1. The basic coverage criteria for a lift are met; AND
  2. The beneficiary requires supine positioning for transfers.

Required Documentation for Medicare

1. Prescription – Written or typed and signed by the prescribing doctor.
2. Detailed Written Order – Must be signed and dated by the treating physician (prior to delivery).
3. Chart Notes  – Including information why a patient lift is medically necessary (must comply with Qualifications).
4. Face to Face Evaluation– Completed Face to Face evaluation from physician if requesting a multi-positional patient transfer system.

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Patient Lift LCD