2025 HCPCS code E0621
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Durable Medical Equipment - Patient Lifts and Support Systems E0621-E0642 Durable Medical Equipment E0100-E8002 Feed
Patient lift sling or seat, made of canvas or nylon.
Modifiers may be applicable to clarify the circumstances of the service, such as NU (new equipment) or UE (used DME) if applicable and RR (rental) when rented.
Medical necessity must be established for the patient lift sling to be covered by insurance.This requires documentation demonstrating that the patient has a medical condition that impairs their ability to transfer safely and that the sling is essential for safe and effective transfers.
The physician or other licensed healthcare provider is responsible for ordering and documenting the medical necessity of the patient lift sling/seat. They must ensure it's appropriate for the patient's condition and that other less intensive therapies have been ineffective.Documentation should include the patient's diagnosis, functional limitations, and the specific need for this device.
In simple words: A canvas or nylon sling or seat that attaches to a patient lift to help move someone who has difficulty standing.
This code represents a sling or seat used with a patient lift, constructed from canvas or nylon. It's designed to support and cradle a patient during transfer, typically between a bed and a chair, wheelchair, or commode.This is often used for patients who cannot bear weight or stand independently but can walk once standing.
Example 1: A patient with severe osteoarthritis of the hips and knees is unable to stand from a seated position without assistance. A patient lift with a sling is prescribed to facilitate transfers between the bed and a wheelchair., Following a hip replacement surgery, a patient is prescribed a patient lift sling to assist with transfers, minimizing stress on the surgical site during healing. The sling is replaced due to wear and tear., A patient with a neuromuscular disorder experiences progressive weakness, making it difficult to stand from a chair. A patient lift sling is ordered to maintain the patient's mobility and independence with transfers.
Documentation should support the medical necessity of the sling, specifying the patient's condition, functional limitations, and why the sling is required. It should also note the type of sling and any specific fitting instructions.If the sling is a replacement, the reason for replacement (e.g., wear and tear) should be documented.
** This code is typically covered as an accessory when ordered as a replacement for a covered patient lift.It is important to document that the patient meets the criteria for coverage of the patient lift itself.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology
- Place of Service:Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, Inpatient Hospital, Nursing Facility, Assisted Living Facility