Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis (342.00-342.92)(438.20-438.22)
Arthrogryposis (728.3-754.89)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (756.51)
Spinocerebellar Disease (334.0-334.9)
Transverse Myelitis (323.82)
Does the patient have any significant asymmetries that are due to one of the ICD-9 codes listed on the criteria “S2”, above, or one of the following ICD-9 codes? additionally, a kx modifier for the k0734 & k0736 codes needs to be included which indicated all necessary documentation to support clinical need is in file.
Symptomatic Torsion Dystonia (333.7)
Spinocerebellar Disease (334.0-334.9)
Other Paralytic Syndromes (Monoplegia of the lower limbs) (344.30-344.32)
Congenital Hereditary Muscular Dystrophy (359.0)
Heredity Progressive Muscular Dystrophy (359.1)
Hemiplegia- Late Effects of CVD (438.20-438.22)
Monoplegia of Lower Limbs- Late Effects of CVD (438.40-438.42)
Does the patient require individual consideration or have they been denied as not medically necessary?
Huntington's Chorea (333.4)
Idiopathic Torsion Dystonia (333.6)
Symptomatic Torsion Dystonia (333.7)
Spinocerebellar Disease (334.0-334.9)
Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis (342.00-342.92)(438.20-438.22)
Other Paralytic Syndromes (Monoplegia of the lower limbs) (334.30-344.32)
Congenital Hereditary Muscular Dystrophy (359.0)
Heredity Progressive Muscular Dystrophy (359.1)
Hemiplegia- Late Effects of CVD (438.20-438.22)
Monoplegia of Lower Limbs- Late Effects of CVD (438.40-438.42)
Based on your answers, these are the products that would best suit your patient's needs:
Other Paralytic Syndromes (Monoplegia of the lower limbs) (344.30-344.32)
Congenital Hereditary Muscular Dystrophy (359.0)
Heredity Progressive Muscular Dystrophy (359.1)
Hemiplegia- Late Effects of CVD (438.20-438.22)
Spina Bifida (741.00-741.93)
Traumatic Amputation of Leg (897.2-897.6)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (756.51)
Does the patient require individual consideration or have they been denied as not medically necessary?
Does the patient meet the Medicare Coverage criteria for a wheelchair?
Is there a comprehensive written evaluation by a licensed clinician (not an employee or paid by supplier) which clearly demonstrates why prefabricated is insufficient?
Based on your answers, these are the products that would best suit your patient's needs: