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Alaska Medicaid Seat Elevate for Power Wheelchair Coverage Criteria

Alaska Medicaid·AK · Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)·Program Update
Effective date
Apr 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Alaska Medicaid will now cover power wheelchair seat elevation equipment for Group 3 power wheelchairs effective April 1, 2024. Suppliers must use new HCPCS code E2298 instead of E2300 and obtain prior authorization with specialty evaluation documentation from qualified PT/OT practitioners.

Action Required

Action needed
By April 1, 2024: Billing team must update system to use HCPCS code E2298 (PWR SEAT ELEV SYS FOR CRT) instead of E2300 for power wheelchair seat elevation accessories. Ensure prior authorization is obtained before dispensing and verify specialty evaluation documentation from qualified PT/OT practitioners is on file. Claims without proper authorization will be denied.

Affected Billing Codes

E2298
E2300