An extra heavy-duty hospital bed (E0302, E0304) is covered if the patient meets one of the criteria for a hospital bed and the patient’s weight exceeds 600 pounds.

The significance of ambulance beds extends beyond patient care. They also play a role in the efficiency of emergency response teams. When ambulance beds are designed for quick deployment, they enable paramedics to act swiftly, thereby reducing the time it takes to transport patients to medical facilities. This rapid response is critical, especially in scenarios where every second counts, such as cardiac arrests or severe trauma cases.

The following information is to assist the physician community regarding documentation requirements the Jurisdiction B Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC). The DME MAC may request additional information from the supplier, the ordering physician or the beneficiary through the additional documentation request (ADR).