Patient Lifts - DME.HC.112.A

Patient lifts (e.g., HCPCS E0621, E0630, E0635, E0636, E0639, E0640, E1035, E1036) are covered when medically necessary, while bathroom/toilet lifts (E0625), stair/van lifts and bed elevators are non‑covered as convenience/home modifications. Coverage requires documentation that the lift is needed to move from bed to chair/walker/toilet, that two or more people are required for transfers and the patient otherwise cannot transfer, plus device‑specific proofs (room of use, patient vs caregiver operation, weight‑capacity limits) and home/use assessments.

"A hydraulic or electric patient lift with seat or sling (HCPCS E0630 or E0635) is medically necessary when all of the following apply: It is necessary to move from a bed to a chair, walker, or toil..."

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