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KMAP BULLETIN: Updated Guidance for Wheelchairs and Accessories
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Orthopedics, Pediatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Sep 1, 2025
We identified it
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.
Action Required
Before 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+). Add medical necessity documentation requirements for manual elevating leg rests related to edema. Update prior authorization criteria for K0003 and K0004 manual wheelchairs. Note that pediatric transport strollers are no longer covered.