Hospital Bed
Approved Diagnosis
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Congestive Heart Failure
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COPD
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Problems with aspiration
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Cerebral Palsy
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Alsheimer's Disease
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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CVA
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Hemiplegia
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Paraplegia
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Parkinson's Disease
Coverage is considered for a fixed-height hospital bed when at least one of the following are met:
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Has a medical condition which requires positioning of the body in ways not feasible with an ordinary bed.
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Patient requires positioning of the body in ways not feasible with an ordinary bed in order to alleviate pain.
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Requires the head of the bed to be elevated more than 30 degrees most of the time because of CHF, COPD or problems with aspiration.
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Requires traction equipment that can only be attached to a hospital bed.
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If a heavy duty-type bed is medically necessary, the weight must be at least 350 pounds and must be documented.
Medicare does not cover full electric beds.
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Semi-Electric beds are considered for coverage if one of the above (4) reasons is met AND
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If the patient requires frequent changes in body position such as to alleviate pain, prevent aspiration or a respiratory issue.