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Eggcrate
Pad - This pad has
an uneven, soft surface made of
foam with many hollows and peaks
like the shape of an egg container.
Medicare
- Not covered.
Foam
Cushion - This cushion
is used to reduce the pressure placed
on the buttocks and back of thighs
during long periods of sitting.
These cushions are customized by
seat width or depth.
Medicare
- Purchase only. Non-assigned. Covered
if patient has or is highly susceptible
to pressure sores and the physician
has specified supervision of use.
Foam pressure pads are not covered
when used for comfort or convenience.
Gel
or Flotation Cushion
- A cushion used to reduce the pressure
placed on the buttocks back of thighs
during long periods of sitting.
The gel is contained in a sealed
sack by the manufacturer. These
cushions generally come in standard
wheelchair seat width and depths.
Medicare
- Purchase only. Non-assigned. Covered
if patient has or is highly susceptible
to pressure sores and the physician
specifies supervision of use. Pads
are not covered when used for comfort
of convenience.
Jay
Cushion - This cushion
aids in the proper positioning of
the patient and in reducing the
pressure placed on the buttocks
and back of thighs during long periods
of sitting. This cushion is generally
prescribed for patients who are
wheelchair confined 100% of the
time spent out of bed.
Medicare
- Purchase only. Non-assigned. Covered
if patient has or is highly susceptible
to pressure sores and the physician
specifies supervision of use.
Oxygen
Tank Attachment
- Attached to the back of the wheelchair,
the oxygen tank allows for safe
transportation of the wheelchair
bound oxygen patient. The wheelchair
can be folded without removing the
tank attachment.
Medicare
- Not covered.
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