One Click Is All It Takes
While devices like the Tek RMD have received HCPCS coding, Medicare beneficiaries are currently being denied access because “standing” is classified as a non-covered convenience. This classification is outdated and contradicts the agency’s renewed focus on chronic disease prevention.
The “Convenience” Classification is Costing Medicare Billions. By denying coverage for standing technology, Medicare is inadvertently paying for the results of immobility. The clinical evidence is clear that regular weight-bearing standing:
Prevents Pressure Ulcers: Treating a single Stage IV ulcer can cost Medicare over $120,000.
Improves Bone Density: Reducing the likelihood of costly fractures in the elderly and disabled.
Enhances Function: Improving circulation, digestion, and respiration.
The Ask: We call on you to operationalize the “Make America Healthy Again” framework by finalizing a National Coverage Determination (NCD) that recognizes standing as a medical benefit.
We are asking CMS to please stop paying for the consequences of sitting (sick care) and start paying for the technology of standing (healthcare).
Stand for Health Campaign
Take action to get Medicare coverage for standing systems.
