2025 HCPCS code E0639
(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, movable from room to room with disassembly and reassembly, includes all components/accessories.
Medical necessity for E0639 is established when a patient's mobility limitations prevent safe and independent transfer without assistance.Documentation should clearly demonstrate that the patient requires assistance from caregivers or equipment to move from one location to another and that the use of the lift is essential for maintaining the patient's health, safety, and well-being.
The clinical responsibility for this code falls on healthcare professionals (e.g., trained caregivers, nurses, or other healthcare aides) who are responsible for assessing the patient's needs, selecting the appropriate lift and sling, ensuring safe operation of the equipment, and monitoring the patient during the transfer process.Proper documentation of the medical necessity for the lift is also crucial.
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In simple words: A portable patient lift that can be taken apart and put back together to move a patient from one room to another. It comes with everything needed to safely lift and move the patient.
This code represents a patient lift designed for portability and transfer between rooms. It includes all necessary components and accessories for safe patient transfer.It is designed to be disassembled and reassembled for easy movement between rooms, making it suitable for various care settings.
Example 1: A patient with paraplegia requires transfer from their bed to a wheelchair for daily activities. This lift allows caregivers to perform the transfer safely and efficiently., A post-operative patient with limited mobility needs to be moved from their hospital bed to a chair for physical therapy sessions. The portable lift facilitates this transfer within the hospital setting., An elderly patient with severe arthritis experiences difficulty transferring from their bed to the bathroom.The lift enables caregivers at an assisted living facility to assist the patient with transfers, improving their quality of life and preventing potential injuries.
Documentation should include the patient's diagnosis, the specific medical condition necessitating the lift, the assessment of the patient's mobility limitations, the rationale for selecting this particular type of lift, and details of the transfer process, including any difficulties encountered or complications observed.Documentation demonstrating the medical necessity of the lift is essential for reimbursement purposes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Physical Therapy, Home Health Care, Geriatrics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy
- Place of Service:Home, Inpatient Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Facility, Assisted Living Facility, Hospice