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The Wijit, the New Wijit Plus and the Wijit Voyager™ are Now Available
The New Wijit Plus and Wijit Voyager are now available at a participating dealer near you! For individuals unable to locate a nearby dealer, you may contact us to place an order. If you are a dealer interested in carrying the Wijit for your customers, please visit our Dealers section.
The Wijit Voyager is the first healthy, safe way for children to propel themselves in a manual wheelchair. The Voyager utilizes a Wijit system mounted on a 20 inch wheel, designed for children between the ages of 7 to 14 years old (generally children 14 years and older can use our standard model).
New Features in the Wijit Plus include a push-button quick-release system and range of motion adjustment for the lever arm.
Information Needed When Ordering the Wijit
In preparation for placing an order for the Wijit, please consider the following:
- Insurance Requirements
- Secure Make and Model of Wheelchair
- Determine Wheelchair Compatibility
- Select Color Desired
Reimbursement
The Wijit has been reimbursed by Medicare [HCPCS code E2227], Medicaid, Workers' Compensation and other state agencies and private insurance companies.
If you choose to pursue insurance reimbursement for the purchase of your Wijit, we suggest you visit your local Durable Medical Equipment dealer who will be able to assist you with any necessary medical insurance forms. To help find a Durable Medical Equipment dealer near you, click on the "Dealer Locator" button below:
Insurance Requirements
For most people, insurance plans will cover (or reimburse) all or most of the cost of the Wijit or Wijit Voyager. It may be necessary to obtain a prescription from a Doctor. The prescription should state the following:
"I am prescribing one mechanical Driving and Braking System - the Wijit - for a manual wheelchair."
Some insurance companies may also request a "Letter of Medical Necessity*" from a Doctor. The letter should contain the following information:
- Patient's Name and Age
- Medical Record #
- History
- Physical Limitations - as they relate to your insurance coverage for durable medical equipment
- Brief Description of the Wijit
- Description of How the Wijit Is Able to Help
- Doctor's Prescription
*For help with composing a Letter of Medical Necessity, we recommend a review of the following:
Letter of Medical Necessity Instructions and Sample Letters
Medicare Reimbursement
The Wijit can be billed to Medicare under HCPCS code E2227. For questions regarding claim coverage or reimbursement, please contact your insurance representative.
Secure Make and Model of Wheelchair
In most cases, the make and model of the wheelchair can be determined by locating a label attached to the chair (usually found on the underside of it).
Determine Wheelchair Compatibility
The Wijit and Wijit Voyager are currently compatible with many of the popular quick-release type of manual wheelchairs being used today. To check if your wheelchair is compatible with the Wijit, please see our Wijit Wheelchair Compatibility section.
Select Color Desired
Current Wijit models are available in the lightly sparkling colors of Twilight Black, Fire Engine Red and Stardust Blue (see color swatches below). Wijits are powder coated for corrosion resistance and durability.
Twilight Black |
Fire Engine Red |
Stardust Blue |
Shifter Paddle Options
  Designed for Wijit users with diminished hand function, the shifter paddles enable the user to switch driver modes without requiring grip by pushing on the paddle using their hand or forearm. For some users, it is easier to use the hand or forearm from one side of the body to shift drive modes in the opposite side. The shifter paddles are installed by SuperQuad or an authorized dealer and come in lengths of 1" or 2".
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