E0163. Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms. E0165. Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms. E0167. Pail or pan for use with commode chair, replacement only. E0168. Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each. E0170.
Oct 01, 2015 · code description; e0163 commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms e0165 commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms e0167 pail or pan for use with commode chair, replacement only e0168
Oct 01, 2021 · Z74.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z74.1 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z74.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z74.1 may differ.
Oct 01, 2021 · Z99.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z99.3 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z99.3 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z99.3 may differ. Applicable To Wheelchair confinement status Code First
E0163. Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms. E0165. Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms. E0167. Pail or pan for use with commode chair, replacement only. E0168. Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each. E0170.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z74.1 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Categories Z00-Z99 are provided for occasions when circumstances other than a disease, injury or external cause classifiable to categories A00 -Y89 are recorded as 'diagnoses' or 'problems'. This can arise in two main ways:
Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z99.3 became effective on October 1, 2021.
In most cases the manifestation codes will have in the code title, "in diseases classified elsewhere.". Codes with this title are a component of the etiology/manifestation convention. The code title indicates that it is a manifestation code.
Therapeutic chairs are specialized seating systems that are adapted to accommodate persons with a physical handicaps. Therapeutic chairs may be necessary to allow persons with disabilities to perform transfers or other essential daily activities, or to facilitate their optimal positioning.
The Versa form chair is a customizable, semi-permanent positioning support that is molded to the shape of the body. Density and firmness are controlled by applying vacuum to the chair. Aetna's traditional plans consider Versa form chairs medically necessary DME for children with postural instability who, because of a physical deformity, need a chair with postural support that conforms to the shape of their body. Note :
Corner chairs are used primarily for children who, because of a handicap, need postural support while sitting on the floor . Aetna traditional plans consider corner chairs medically necessary DME when needed to provide support for physically handicapped children. Note :
Aetna's traditional plans consider posture support chairs medically necessary DME when they are needed to provide support for physically handicapped persons with impaired head and trunk control due to weakness or spasticity. Note :
Aetna's traditional plans consider auto tilt chairs medically necessary DME for members with impaired ability to raise or lower self due to physical handicap, disease, or injury. Desk tilt chairs, which tilt backwards (not forwards), are considered non-covered personal convenience items. Note :
Total hip chairs and other therapeutic chairs with elevated seats enable members to sit without having to lower their body to the normal level of a regular chair. Aetna traditional plans consider these chairs medically necessary DME for members with any of the following conditions:
Aetna does not cover chairs, seats, and benches that are not mainly used to perform these essential daily activities, and/or which are normally of use to persons who do not have a disease or injury because they do not meet Aetna's contractual definition of covered DME. Footnotes for DME.
For commodes (E0163, E0165, E0168, E0170, and E0171) used as a raised toilet seat by positioning it over the toilet, the GY modifier must be added to the code, and the KX, GA, or GZ modifier must not be used.
For commodes (E0163, E0165, E0168, E0170, and E0171) not used as a raised toilet seat, the KX modifier must be added to the code only if all of the coverage criteria as described in the Coverage Indication, Limitations and/or Medical Necessity section of the related LCD have been met.
If all of the criteria in the Coverage Indication, Limitations and/or Medical Necessity section of the related LCD have not been met, the GA or GZ modifier must be added to the code. When there is an expectation of a medical necessity denial, suppliers must enter a GA modifier on the claim line if they have obtained a properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) or a GZ modifier if they have not obtained a valid ABN.
Commodes are covered under the Durable Medical Equipment benefit (Social Security Act §1861 (s) (6)). In order for a beneficiary’s equipment to be eligible for reimbursement the reasonable and necessary (R&N) requirements set out in the related Local Coverage Determination must be met. In addition, there are specific statutory payment policy requirements, discussed below, that also must be met.
A raised toilet seat is a device that adds height to the toilet seat. It is either fixed height or adjustable. It is either attached to the toilet or is unattached, resting on the bowl. ( Note: A free-standing raised toilet seat supported by legs on the floor is considered a commode.)
In addition, a member may be considered “room-confined” if a member’s medical condition confines her/him to a floor of their home and there is no bathroom located on that floor.
Mobile commode chairs are considered medically necessary DME as an alternative to stationary commode chairs for members who meet the medical necessity criteria for a stationary commode chair.
Note: Aetna's HMO and health network based plans follow Medicare rules for commode chairs. Medicare considers raised toilet seats personal convenience items. Therefore, Aetna's HMO and health network bawed plans consider a commode chair a non-covered personal convenience item if the commode chair is to be used as a raised toilet seat by positioning it over the toilet.
Commode chair with detachable arms. A commode chair with detachable arms is considered medically necessary DME if the detachable arms feature is necessary to facilitate transferring the member or if the member has a body configuration that requires extra width.