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Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)Medicaid · Coverage · Provider Bulletin · KS · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Orthopedics, PediatricsMedium impact

KMAP BULLETIN: Updated Guidance for Wheelchairs and Accessories

Effective date
Sep 1, 2025
Identified
Jun 21, 2026

Summary

KMAP (Kansas Medicaid) updated wheelchair and accessories coverage guidance effective September 1, 2025. Key changes include new 5-year replacement limits, age-specific growth requirements for pediatric wheelchairs, and specific coverage criteria for manual wheelchairs including K0003 and K0004 codes.

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What to do

Action · 4 steps
01Before September 1, 2025: Update billing procedures for wheelchair claims to include age-specific growth documentation requirements (3 inches for ages 0-12, 2 inches for ages 13-17, 2x1 inches for 18+).
02Add medical necessity documentation requirements for manual elevating leg rests related to edema.
03Update prior authorization criteria for K0003 and K0004 manual wheelchairs.
04Note that pediatric transport strollers are no longer covered.

Codes mentioned

K0003K0004

Original notice

KMAP BULLETIN: Updated Guidance for Wheelchairs and Accessories
portal.kmap-state-ks.us · Always check the source before changing claims.
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Related policy hubs

Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) policiesKS policy changesPM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)OrthopedicsPediatricsCode K0003Code K0004

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