Medicare Functional Classification Levels - K-Levels

The patient does not have the ability or potential to ambulate or transfer safely with or without assistance and a prosthesis does not enhance quality of life or mobility.

The patient has the ability or potential to use a prosthesis for transfers or ambulation on level surfaces at fixed cadence. Typical of the limited and unlimited household ambulator.

The patient has the ability or potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low-level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs, or uneven surfaces. Typical of the limited community ambulator.

The patient has the ability or potential for ambulation with variable cadence. Typical of the community ambulator who has the ability to traverse most environmental barriers and may have vocational, therapeutic, or exercise activity that demands prosthetic utilization beyond simple locomotion.

The patient has the ability or potential for prosthetic ambulation that exceeds basic ambulation skills, exhibiting high impact, stress, or energy levels. Typical of the prosthetic demands of the child, active adult, or athlete.

No ability to ambulate or transfer safely. Prosthesis does not enhance mobility.

Household Ambulation. Transfers and ambulates on Level Surfaces.

Limited Community Ambulation. Able to traverse low-level environmental barriers. Single Speed Ambulator

Community Ambulation. Prosthetic demands beyond simple ambulation. Variable Cadence. Able to traverse MOST environmental barriers.

Able to perform prosthetic ambulation exceeding basic skills (e.g. high impact, athletics). Includes active adults, children, athletes, and bilateral amputees.

Select the characteristics of K0.

Select the characteristics of K1.

Select the characteristics of K2.

Select the characteristics of K3.

Select the characteristics of K4.