Bariatric Equipment/Support Surfaces FAQ
What must a patient weight in order to qualify through most insurances for a bariatric hospital bed?
Greater than 350 pounds ^ TOP ^
Are the bariatric homecare beds full electric or semi electric?
Full electric ^ TOP ^
What is the weight limit on the bariatric homecare bed?
600 pounds ^ TOP ^
How wide are the bariatric homecare beds?
42" wide x 80" long ^ TOP ^
Are low beds covered by insurance?
Patient must have a qualifying diagnosis in order to qualify. Most insurance carriers do not reimburse due to being a high fall risk. ^ TOP ^
How low to the low beds go?
Down to 9-1/2" ^ TOP ^
What qualifies a patient for a low air loss mattress through Medicare?
Patient must have stage III or stage IV pressure sores on trunk or pelvic area. ^ TOP ^
Is the low air loss mattress a rental or a purchase through Medicare?
The low air loss mattress a monthly rental item. When qualifying wounds have closed coverage for the mattress ends. ^ TOP ^
Do we carry the Clinitron Bed?
No. But we are contracted with some insurance carriers to provide KCI's version of the Fluid Air Bed. (KCI's version of the clinitron bed.) ^ TOP ^
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