Walkers

Standard walkers (E0130/E0135/E0141/E0143) are covered when the beneficiary has a mobility limitation that significantly impairs MRADLs in the home, can safely use the walker, and the deficit can be resolved with the walker. Heavy-duty (E0148/E0149) and specialty (E0147, E0140, E0158) walkers have additional specific criteria (e.g., weight >300 lb for E0148/E0149; severe neurologic disorder or single-hand restriction for E0147; documented trunk-support necessity for E0140; height >=6 ft for E0158); enclosed-frame walkers (E0144) are not covered. Documentation requirements (SWO, WOPD, POD) and correct HCPCS coding are required prior to payment, and failures result in claim denials.

"A standard walker (E0130, E0135, E0141, E0143) is covered when the beneficiary has a mobility limitation that significantly impairs one or more mobility-related activities of daily living (MRADL) i..."