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Old 12-14-2010, 04:32 PM
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Default knee walkers

If you're doing knee walkers, are any of you billing to insurance? cash only w/ waiver?

We've found decent pricing but still way to much to accept ins allowables.
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Old 12-15-2010, 07:57 AM
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E0118 - Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or w/o wheels, each

The DME MAC medical directors have reviewed information about the products billed using this code. The determination is that there is insufficient published clinical literature demonstrating safety and effectiveness in the Medicare population to establish the medical necessity for these products.

We provide as private pay with an ABN. We do not bill unassigned (unless asked) as this item is categorically non-covered.
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