What we do
Mobility Equipment Evaluations
Cross Over’s wheelchair evaluation, focusing on functional mobility, is a thorough assessment designed to identify the optimal seating system for patients. Our dedicated occupational therapists, specially trained for this purpose, collaborate with you to attain the highest level of mobility. Our goal is to empower you to regain independence and live a comfortable life, free from the challenges posed by mobility impairments.
Patients have been diagnosed with the following diagnoses:
- Amputations
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple Trauma
- Muscular Dystrophy or Myopathy
- Parkinson Syndrome
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Poliomyelitis
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Stroke
- All other individuals in need of wheelchair mobility
Our Process
The process of getting a custom power wheelchair can take 30-60 days. Usually, your ALS clinic team will let you know when they think you should get started.
You can initiate the process by talking to your physical therapist (PT), or occupational therapist (OT).
Your PT or OT will recommend the right chair for you and submit the proper documentation so that you qualify with insurance and pay as little as possible out of pocket. In order to do that, you will need to follow these steps:
Prescription
To begin, your physician must prescribe the custom power wheelchair in person and—for Medicare eligibility purposes—certify that you need it in order to complete basic activities of daily living (ADLs) inside your home.
Assessment
Your physician will then order a power wheelchair evaluation, which will be conducted by a PT or OT along with an assistive technology professional (ATP) from a durable medical equipment (DME) company.
Submit results
If you qualify, your PT or OT will submit your evaluation results and medical documentation to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for authorization.
Discuss details with insurance
After communicating with your insurance provider(s), the DME company will contact you to discuss what your out-of-pocket costs may be.
Delivery
When the DME company receives the wheelchair from the manufacturer, they will contact you to schedule delivery to your home.
Training and adjustment
On the same day or shortly after the equipment is delivered, the ATP from the DME company and/or your PT or OT will visit your home to spend an hour or two fitting your chair and training you how to use it.
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