Medicare Functional Classification Levels - K-Levels

Question 1 of 15

1

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.

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

1

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.

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

1

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.

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

1

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.

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

1

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.

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

1

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

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

1

Household Ambulation.
Transfers and ambulates on Level Surfaces.

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

1

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

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

1

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

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

1

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

Select one of the following:

K0
K1
K2
K3
K4

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

1

Select the characteristics of K0.

Select one or more of the following:

No ability to ambulate or transfer safely.
Prosthesis does not enhance mobility.
Does not cover any prosthetic components.
Household Ambulation.
Covers basic feet and basic knees.
Able to traverse low-level environmental barriers at a Fixed Cadence.
Prosthetic demands beyond simple ambulation.
Able to traverse MOST environmental barriers.
Includes active adults, children, athletes, and bilateral amputees.
Able to perform prosthetic ambulation exceeding basic skills (e.g. high impact, athletics).

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

1

Select the characteristics of K1.

Select one or more of the following:

Household Ambulation.
Transfers and ambulates on Level Surfaces.
Covers basic feet and basic knees.
Level Surfaces at a Fixed Cadence.
Prosthesis does not enhance mobility.
Limited Community Ambulation.
Able to traverse low-level environmental barriers at a Fixed Cadence.
Covers multi-axial feet and axial rotation units.
Prosthetic demands beyond simple ambulation.
All components are covered.

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

1

Select the characteristics of K2.

Select one or more of the following:

Limited Community Ambulation.
Able to traverse low-level environmental barriers at a Fixed Cadence.
Covers multi-axial feet and axial rotation units.
Transfers and ambulates on Level Surfaces.
Covers basic feet and basic knees.
Community Ambulation.
Variable Cadence.
Able to traverse MOST environmental barriers.
Covers dynamic response feet and fluid knees.
Includes active adults, children, athletes, and bilateral amputees.

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

1

Select the characteristics of K3.

Select one or more of the following:

Community Ambulation.
Prosthetic demands beyond simple ambulation.
Variable Cadence.
Able to traverse MOST environmental barriers.
Covers dynamic response feet and fluid knees.
Transfers and ambulates on Level Surfaces.
Able to traverse low-level environmental barriers at a Fixed Cadence.
All components are covered.
Includes active adults, children, athletes, and bilateral amputees.
Able to perform prosthetic ambulation exceeding basic skills (e.g. high impact, athletics).

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

1

Select the characteristics of K4.

Select one or more of the following:

All components are covered.
Includes active adults, children, athletes, and bilateral amputees.
Able to perform prosthetic ambulation exceeding basic skills (e.g. high impact, athletics).
Covers dynamic response feet and fluid knees.
Variable Cadence.
Able to traverse MOST environmental barriers.
Community Ambulation.
No ability to ambulate or transfer safely.
Prosthesis does not enhance mobility.
Covers basic feet and basic knees.

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USA - Prosthetics Quiz on Medicare Functional Classification Levels - K-Levels, created by Ben Williams on 24/10/2017.

Medicare Functional Classification Levels - K-Levels

Question 1 of 15

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.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

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.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

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.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

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.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

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.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

Household Ambulation. Transfers and ambulates on Level Surfaces.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

Select the characteristics of K0.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

Select the characteristics of K1.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

Select the characteristics of K2.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

Select the characteristics of K3.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

Select the characteristics of K4.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

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.