[dchavez]

We are currently proving a beneficiary with a standard w/chr thru medi/medi. He has had it for 7 months. We just received a prescription from his doctor, ordering a reclining w/chr with elr. My question is ,does the rental start new? Or do we pick up where we ,eft of on original claim? I am assuming we start new right? If i am wrong please advise?

[DeeDee]

The rental on the base of the chair would probably not start new. It may if your patient has previously been renting a standard weight wheelchair and the new documentation shows progression/need for a lightweight wheelchair.

For example, if the patient has been renting a lightweight wheelchair, you would have to exchange the wheelchair for a reclining wheelchair.

You would only receive 6 more months on the base for a total of 13; however, you would be able to start the 13-month billing cycle for the reclining back (and elevating legrests, if not previously rented) at the time of delivery.