23 Miss. Code. R. 209-1.42 - Transfer Board
A. Medicaid defines
a transfer board as a wooden or plastic device used to transfer individuals
from one (1) surface to another. It may be used by caregivers to assist with
bed mobility of a dependent patient.
B. Medicaid covers transfer boards for all
beneficiaries when prior authorized by the Utilization Management and Quality
Improvement Organization (UM/QIO), the Division of Medicaid or designated
entity, for rental up to purchase amount, or purchase when indicated when
ordered by a physician and one (1) of the following criteria is met:
1. The patient has decreased to absent lower
extremity function and the board can be used by the patient or caregivers for
successful transfer.
2. The
patient is obese and unable to transfer without lifting.
3. It is required by the caregiver to assist
with the bed mobility of the patient.
4. The caregiver is unable to lift the
patient for transfer.
Notes
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