2025 HCPCS code E0630
(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
Hydraulic or mechanical patient lift, including seat, sling, strap(s), or pad(s).
Modifiers may be applicable to provide additional information about the circumstances of the lift provision, such as rental or purchase options, or if the item is new or used.
Medical necessity for a patient lift is established when a patient is unable to safely transfer without assistance, potentially leading to confinement and complications from immobility. This is usually the case when multiple people are required to move a patient from one location to another.The use of a patient lift helps prevent injuries to both the patient and caregiver and promotes essential mobility for the patient's well-being.
The supplier of the DME is responsible for ensuring the device is medically necessary and appropriate for the patient's condition.Documentation of the patient's condition and the need for the lift is crucial.
In simple words: This code covers a special lift used to help move patients who can't move themselves easily. It includes the lift itself and any accessories needed to make the transfer safe and comfortable, such as a seat, sling, or straps.
This code represents a hydraulic or mechanical patient lift, including any necessary accessories such as a seat, sling, straps, or pads, designed to assist caregivers in safely transferring patients with limited mobility.
Example 1: A patient with post-operative complications affecting mobility requires assistance transferring from bed to a wheelchair. The E0630 code covers the hydraulic lift used for safe transfers., A patient with a spinal cord injury has limited mobility and requires a mechanical lift with a sling to transfer from their bed to a shower chair., A patient with severe arthritis and limited weight-bearing capacity uses a hydraulic lift with a seat and straps for safe transfers to and from a recliner.
Documentation should include the patient's diagnosis, the medical necessity for the lift, the type of lift provided (hydraulic or mechanical), and any accessories included (seat, sling, straps, pads). The inability of the patient to transfer without assistance, and the number of people required to perform transfers before and after DME prescription, should also be clearly documented.
** Ensure accurate documentation of the patient's condition and the medical necessity of the lift, including the specific type and any accessories. This code represents a one-time supply of the lift apparatus, and is not for maintenance services.Always verify coverage guidelines with the specific payer as requirements might vary.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Home Health Care, Nursing
- Place of Service:Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, Inpatient Hospital, Long-Term Care Hospital