Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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.

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5 entry terms
  • Wheel Chairs
  • Chair, Wheel
  • Chairs, Wheel
  • Wheel Chair
  • Wheelchair

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

76; was WHEEL CHAIRS 1963-75

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  1. E07w.796w.980w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Wheelchairs. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014910. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014910
  2. Wheelchairs. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair
  3. Wheelchairs. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q191931