Face-to-Face Exam Requirements for Medicare Power Mobility
Face-to-Face Exam Requirements for Medicare Power Mobility The face-to-face examination is one of the most critical — and misunderstood — components of Medicare power mobility approval. This exam establishes the medical foundation for the wheelchair request and must be completed correctly to avoid delays or denials. What Is the Face-to-Face Exam? The face-to-face exam is a clinical visit where a physician or qualified practitioner evaluates: Mobility limitations Functional deficits Medical conditions impacting ambulation It must occur before the wheelchair is ordered. What Medicare Expects to See The exam documentation should include: Clear description of mobility limitations Explanation of how limitations affect daily activities Confirmation that limitations occur within the home Diagnoses that support mobility impairment What Medicare Does Not Accept Generic statements (“difficulty walking”) Notes copied from unrelated visits Focus on community mobility only Missing or incons...