Search Results: keywords:"billing codes"

  • S. 5154 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs under part B of the Medicare program.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:487

    S. 5154 is a proposed law intended to amend the Social Security Act to change how certain manual wheelchairs are paid for under Medicare Part B. It requires the creation of separate billing codes for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs based on the materials they are made from, like titanium...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to change how some wheelchairs are paid for by Medicare, making sure people can choose cool light ones made from special stuff like titanium or carbon fiber, but they might have to pay more if they pick those.

  • H. R. 1703 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs under part B of the Medicare program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:540

    The bill H. R. 1703 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to change how payments are handled for certain manual wheelchairs under Medicare. It requires the establishment of specific billing codes for ultralightweight wheelchairs, especially those with high-tech materials...

    Simple Explanation

    Medicare wants to change how it pays for special lightweight wheelchairs, like those made from cool materials like titanium or carbon fiber, so people know if they'll need to pay more for them. This means people will get a clear heads-up on costs before choosing or renting these wheelchairs to make sure it's fair for everyone.