Full Description
The Paramount is the choice for users up to 500 lb. who want a heavyweight wheelchair for a lightweight price. Available in 22” and 24” seat widths, this chair features double crossbraces, dual axles, removable armrests and heavy-duty, semi-pneumatic casters. Meets Medicare K0007 specifications for wheelchairs.
Black, embossed leatherette upholstery with padding
18” seat depth (2” longer than standard)
Chrome steel frame
8” x 1 ¾” black, semi-pneumatic front casters on three-position forks
24” x 1” molded wheels with solid tires and chrome handrims
Front and rear slide post design for easy folding and portability
Industry compatible swingaway footrests and elevating legrests.
Chart Pocket Standard on Back
Maximum weight capacity of 500 lb.
Warranty:
Limited lifetime on side frames and cross bars.
1 year on wheels, handrims, front rigging and forks.
6 months on upholstery, plastic parts, painted surfaces, rubber parts, bearings and other parts not mentioned above.
Cognitive Abilities
For safe independent use, users must understand cause + effect (action = result). Independent use requires directional understanding (i.e. moving the wheels in one direction results in matching chair movement), problem solving (i.e. combine + time movements to get from A to B), and judgment (ability to learn that if something is unsafe they should not do it).
Functional Abilities
Users must have sufficient vision, trunk control and enough upper extremity grip, strength and stamina to steer and/or propel the chair. For foot propulsion, users must also have functional use of at least one lower extremity. Their adjustable foot and armrests and seat position make them appropriate for users requiring minimal positioning. This chair may not be appropriate for those with visual deficits, uncontrolled seizures, bilateral upper extremity weakness and those with poor trunk control.
Environment
Standard wheelchairs can be used both indoors and outdoors. They perform best on firm, flat surfaces such as pavement, groomed footpaths, cycle paths and in and around home. While it can be used outdoors, they not intended to be used on rough terrain, slopes, loose gravel, or sand. Their relatively small turn radius makes them appropriate for indoor use where space is limited.
Activities
Their maneuverability and small turn radius make standard wheelchairs ideal for use in tight spaces (stores, elevators, public washrooms, public transit etc.). While they can be used outdoors, they are best for activities done on flat level surfaces like urban sightseeing or sidewalk commuting.
Please speak with your healthcare provider and schedule an in-person consultation before purchasing this product, to evaluate whether it is truly the best option for you.
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Medicare (DME MAC)
Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1965 under the Social Security Administration (SSA) and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It primarily provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, but also for some younger people with disability status as determined by the SSA, including people with end stage renal disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease).
HCPCS Code: K0007
Product Category: Extra heavy duty wheelchair
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