Power Mobility Device

The term power mobility device pmd includes power operated vehicles povs and power wheelchairs pwcs.

Power mobility device.

In recent years some people with mobility disabilities have begun using less traditional mobility devices such as golf cars or segways. Power mobility devices pmds the standard written order swo requirements are in affect for dates of service january 1 2020 and after. Power wheelchairs and power operated vehicles also known povs or scooters are collectively classified as power mobility devices pmds and are covered under the medicare part b benefit. Centers for medicare and medicaid services.

Willing and motivated to use a power mobility device. Power mobility device f2f encounter cdes pdf draft v9 8 11 02 12 the department of health and human services office of inspector general s studies have found that 80 of the claims for pmds medicare paid didn t meet coverage requirements. Department of health and human services. Refer to the swo page for the elements needed in this streamlined order.

Certification i certify that the information provided is a true and accurate representation of my patient s current condition and that a major reason for the visit was a mobility examination. Cms defines a pmd as a covered item of dme that includes a power wheelchair or a pov that a beneficiary uses in the home. Pmds are defined as covered items of durable medical equipment dme that are in a class of wheelchairs that includes power wheelchairs four wheeled motorized vehicles whose steering is operated by an electronic device or joystick to control direction and turning or povs three or. Power mobility devices mln booklet page 9 of 13 icn 905063 october 2017 written prescription 7 element order and documentation of face to face examination you must receive a written signed and dated order before the pmd may be delivered.

The swo may also list all associated options and accessories that are billed separately. Possesses physical and mental abilities to safely operate a power mobility device. Refer to this lcd s related policy article for more. Power mobility device bases require a standard written order swo prior to delivery.

Complying with documentation coverage requirements. The centers for medicare medicaid services cms is issuing a final rule implementing provisions in the medicare modernization act mma affecting power mobility devices pmds which include power operated vehicles or scooters and power wheelchairs. Other power driven mobility devices. Power mobility device regulation and payment.

Centers for medicare and medicaid. Effective may 5 2005 cms revised.