lleach
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If someone is "Non-ambulatory sitting in wheel chair" can you give credit to Gait/Station on the Exam? I would say no, because you are not able to assess it. What are some thoughts on this?
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Wiki Wheelchair and gait
- Thread starter lleach
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Pathos
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Even though the patient is unable to get up and walk (gait) and stand (station), I think you could argue "Non-ambulatory sitting in wheel chair" as the reason why that exam element could not be fully assessed. Check with your insurance carrier, as they might have special rules about when a provider cannot assess an exam element.