Does Medicare cover wheelchair cushion?
A general use seat cushion (E2601, E2602) and a general use wheelchair back cushion (E2611, E2612) are covered for a beneficiary who has a manual wheelchair or a power wheelchair with a sling/solid seat/back which meets Medicare coverage criteria.
How often will Medicare pay for a ROHO cushion?
every five years
Last but not least, knowing that CMS reimburses a new cushion only every five years, it is important to make sure you get a quality cushion that will go the distance.
How often should a wheelchair cushion be replaced?
every three years
A good rule of thumb is to replace your cushion every three years — which is how often most insurance companies will pay for a new one.
What qualifies a patient for a ROHO cushion?
The patient must have a skin ulcer, skin breakdown, or impaired sensation and be unable to shift weight. The full Medicare Guidelines can be found here. ROHO wheelchair seat cushions are made to provide the pressure relief needed.
Is ROHO cushion covered by insurance?
Will Medicare cover the cost of a ROHO/Air wheelchair cushion? Generally, Medicare will cover up to 80% of the cushion, while the user pays the remaining 20%. Keep in mind that Medicare coverage of any wheelchair cushion is varying and dependent upon a doctor’s diagnosis.
What is the Jay J2 wheelchair cushion?
The JAY J2 Wheelchair Cushion is a contoured closed cell foam cushion that features a JAY Flow fluid tripad with up to 3″ of loading that provides superior skin protection. It has an easy to modify base with optional positioning components for optimal stability.
What is the J2 deep contour cushion?
J2 Deep Contour and J2 Recline Options For individuals requiring greater immersion and increased stability, the J2 Deep Contour is a pre-contoured foam cushion that features a 3″ deep pelvic loading area, a JAY Flow tripad for superior skin protection, and an easy-to-modify base for optimal stability. (JAY J2 Deep Contour pictured left)
What is the best wheelchair cushion for You?
The most active wheelchair users will find that the Jay J2 Wheelchair Cushion is perfectly suited for your lifestyle, and its trisection pad design keeps fluid where it counts, beneath the seat bones and the tail bone. The Jay J2 Wheelchair Cushion comes with the Standard Ballistic Stretch Cover when you buy from Sportaid.
What is the weight capacity of the Jay J2® plus?
The JAY ® J2 ® Plus, offering a weight capacity of 650 lbs, is a pre-contoured foam bariatric wheelchair cushion that features a JAY Flow ® fluid tripad for superior skin protection and an easy to modify base with optional positioning components for optimal stability. This price is based on standard configuration only.