In simple words: This code is for a replacement hand rim for a manual wheelchair. The hand rim is the part of the wheel that a person grips to move the wheelchair. This code covers different types of hand rims, including those designed for better grip or comfort, but does not include hand rims with special projections for people with limited hand strength.

This code covers any type of hand rim for a manual wheelchair that allows independent movement of the wheelchair. It includes ergonomic or contoured hand rims, and is for replacement only. Report this code for the supply of each hand rim without projections that replaces the already existing hand rim. A hand rim is a wheel that attaches to the large rear wheel a manually driven chair rides on. It is the contact point the individual uses to propel the chair independently. Projections are raised parts on the hand rim that assist patients with limited grip. This code covers a single hand rim without projections and of any type, including an ergonomic model, designed for safer patient use, or one with a contoured hand rim.

Example 1: A patient's existing hand rim is damaged and needs to be replaced with a standard hand rim., A patient with arthritis requires a replacement hand rim with a contoured shape for easier gripping and reduced pain., A patient's wheelchair is being upgraded, and they choose a replacement hand rim with an ergonomic design to improve their propulsion efficiency.

Documentation should support the medical necessity of the replacement hand rim. This may include the patient's diagnosis, functional limitations, and the reason why the existing hand rim is no longer adequate.