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.

• Patient requires positioning of the body in ways not feasible with an ordinary bed in order to alleviate pain.

• 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. 

• 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

• If the patient requires frequent changes in body position such as to alleviate pain, prevent aspiration or a respiratory issue.