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Wheelchairs MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Wheelchairs
Tree Number(s)
E07.796.980
Unique ID
D014910
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014910
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Wheel Chairs
Public MeSH Note
76; was WHEEL CHAIRS 1963-75
Online Note
use WHEELCHAIRS to search WHEEL CHAIRS 1966-75
History Note
76; was WHEEL CHAIRS 1963-75
Date Established
1976/01/01
Date of Entry
1975/07/18
Revision Date
2022/07/12
Wheelchairs Preferred
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