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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules state that a power seat elevation feature (E2300) and power standing feature (E2301) are non-covered 
because they are not primarily medical in nature. If a wheelchair has an electrical connection device described 
by code E2310 or E2311 and if the sole function of the connection is for a power seat elevation or power 
standing feature, it will be denied as non-covered. 
 
The rules state that an expandable controller is capable of accommodating one or more of the following 
additional functions: 
1. Other types of proportional input devices (e.g., mini-proportional or compact joysticks, touchpads, chin 
control, head control, etc.) 
2. Non-proportional input devices (e.g., sip and puff, head array, etc.) 
3. Operate 3 or more powered seating actuators through the drive control. (Note: Control of the power 
seating actuators though the Control Input Device would require the use of an additional component, E2310 or 
E2311.) 
 
An expandable controller may also be able to operate one or more of the following: 
1. A separate display (i.e., for alternate control devices) 
2. Other electronic devices (e.g., control of an augmentative speech device or computer through the chair's 
drive control) 
3. An attendant control 
 
The rules state that a power tilt and recline seating system (E1006, E1007, E1008) includes: a solid seat 
platform and a solid back; any frame width and depth; detachable or flip-up fixed height or adjustable height 
armrests; fixed or swingaway detachable legrests; fixed or flip-up footplates; two motors and related 
electronics with or without variable speed programmability; a switch control which is independent of the power 
wheelchair drive control interface.  

The rules state that a power leg elevation feature (E1010, E1012) involves dedicated motor(s) and related 
electronics with or without variable speed programmability which allows the legrest to be raised and lowered 
independently of the recline and/or tilt of the seating system. It includes a switch control which may or may not 
be integrated with the power tilt and/or recline control(s). 
 
You can find these rules in the Local Coverage Article for Wheelchair Options/Accessories - Policy Article, 
A52504. 
 
The rules say that Medicare will pay for durable medical equipment that is mainly used to serve a medical 
purpose. Items such as hospital beds, respirators, wheelchairs and crutches are examples of equipment that are 
clearly used for medical purposes. Medicare will not pay for: 
 
1. Equipment that is primarily and customarily used for nonmedical purposes. Examples include air 
conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and electric air cleaners; 
2. Equipment used for a patient's comfort or for the convenience of a person caring for the patient. Examples 
include elevators, stairway elevators, physical fitness equipment and self-help devices such as grab bars. You 
can find these rules in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-
02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 110.1. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.