Wheelchairs

Chairs or seating mounted on wheels and designed to be controlled or propelled by the occupant. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers power-operated vehicles (scooters), walkers, and wheelchairs as durable medical equipment.

Year introduced: 1976

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Tree Number(s): E07.796.980

MeSH Unique ID: D014910

Entry Terms:

• Wheelchair
• Wheel Chairs
• Chairs, Wheel
• Chair, Wheel
• Wheel Chair

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Self-Help Devices
Wheelchairs
Motorized Mobility Scooter