Lumex Economy Hospital Bedside Table – Adjustable Overbed Table

Hospital Bedside Table for Meals, Daily Activities & Bedside Essentials

The Lumex Economy Overbed Table is a practical, height-adjustable hospital bedside table designed to bring meals, drinks, reading materials, electronics, personal items, and everyday necessities comfortably within reach of someone in bed or seated beside the bed. Its rolling H-base, adjustable tabletop height, locking casters, and durable construction make it a straightforward solution for homecare, recovery, long-term care, rehabilitation, and other bedside environments.

For someone spending extended time in bed, an ordinary nightstand may be difficult or impossible to reach comfortably. This medical bed table solves that problem by allowing the tabletop to be positioned directly over the bed, giving the user a convenient surface without requiring them to repeatedly reach toward a table positioned off to the side.

The tabletop adjusts from approximately 28 to 44 inches high, providing a wide adjustment range for positioning over compatible beds and beside chairs. Twin-wheel swivel casters allow the table to roll into position when needed and away from the bed when access is required. Two locking casters help stabilize the table once it has been positioned.

Unlike the Lumex Deluxe Tilt model, this is a non-tilting overbed table. The tabletop remains level, making it particularly practical for meals, beverages, personal items, paperwork, and other activities where a flat horizontal surface is preferred.

For families, caregivers, seniors, patients, and healthcare settings searching for a dependable hospital bedside table without unnecessary complexity, the Lumex Economy Overbed Table provides the core features that matter most: adjustable height, rolling mobility, a stable flat tabletop, locking wheels, and a durable H-style base.

Why the Lumex Economy Hospital Bedside Table Stands Out

The Lumex Economy Overbed Table focuses on simple, practical bedside functionality. It provides an accessible work and meal surface that can be moved where the user needs it and adjusted to a comfortable height.

• ✔️ Adjustable 28–44-inch tabletop height
• ✔️ Stable non-tilting tabletop surface
• ✔️ Smooth-rolling twin-wheel swivel casters
• ✔️ Two locking casters add stability
• ✔️ Durable H-style base construction
• ✔️ Walnut wood-grain laminated tabletop
• ✔️ Designed for everyday bedside use
• ✔️ Easy assembly and setup

It is an especially useful option when the goal is not a complicated medical table, but a dependable medical bedside table that can be positioned over the bed for everyday activities.

Designed Around Real Bedside Needs

People searching for a hospital bedside table are often trying to solve a very practical problem: the person in bed cannot comfortably reach or use an ordinary table.

Common questions include:

• ✔️ How can someone eat in bed?
• ✔️ What table fits over a bed?
• ✔️ Can the table height adjust?
• ✔️ Does the bedside table have wheels?
• ✔️ Can the wheels be locked?
• ✔️ Is the tabletop flat and stable?
• ✔️ Can caregivers move it easily?

The Lumex Economy Overbed Table addresses these needs with a height-adjustable flat work surface, rolling base, swivel casters, and two locking wheels.

Instead of asking the user to continually reach toward a nightstand, the table can be brought toward the user and positioned where it is more accessible.

Adjustable Medical Bed Table from 28″ to 44″

The tabletop adjusts from approximately 28 inches to 44 inches high, allowing the table to accommodate different bedside positions and compatible bed heights.

This adjustable range makes the table useful for everyday activities such as:

• ✔️ Eating meals in bed
• ✔️ Drinking beverages
• ✔️ Reading books or magazines
• ✔️ Writing and completing paperwork
• ✔️ Using tablets or electronics
• ✔️ Keeping personal items nearby
• ✔️ Organizing lightweight bedside supplies

For buyers comparing a medical bed table, height adjustability is especially important because the tabletop needs to reach a comfortable position relative to the mattress and the user.

Flat Non-Tilting Tabletop for Everyday Use

This model uses a non-tilting tabletop, meaning the work surface remains flat rather than being positioned at an angle.

That simple design can be an advantage when the table will primarily be used for:

• ✔️ Meals and snacks
• ✔️ Cups and beverages
• ✔️ Medication organization
• ✔️ Personal-care items
• ✔️ Books and magazines
• ✔️ Lightweight electronics
• ✔️ Everyday bedside necessities

For users who primarily need a stable horizontal surface rather than an angled reading or writing platform, the Economy model provides a straightforward solution.

Smooth-Rolling Twin-Wheel Swivel Casters

The Lumex Economy Overbed Table is equipped with twin-wheel swivel casters designed to provide smooth rolling movement when positioning the table around the bedside.

The casters allow a caregiver or user to:

• ✔️ Roll the table toward the bed
• ✔️ Reposition it for different activities
• ✔️ Move it aside for transfers
• ✔️ Improve caregiver access to bedside
• ✔️ Move the table when cleaning

Rather than having a stationary bedside surface that remains in one location, the rolling design allows the table to adapt to changing bedside needs throughout the day.

Two Locking Casters for Added Stability

Of the four casters, two are locking and two are non-locking. Once the table has been moved into the desired position, the locking casters can help keep it from rolling unexpectedly during normal tabletop use.

This combination provides a useful balance between:

• ✔️ Easy bedside maneuverability
• ✔️ Convenient repositioning
• ✔️ More stable tabletop use
• ✔️ Easier caregiver access

The table should never be used as a transfer aid, grab bar, standing support, or weight-bearing device, regardless of whether the casters are locked.

Walnut Wood-Grain Laminated Tabletop

The tabletop features a walnut wood-grain laminate over a particle-board core, creating a practical surface with a warmer furniture-style appearance than a purely institutional tabletop.

Plastic edge molding surrounds the tabletop, providing a finished edge suitable for routine bedside use.

The surface provides space for common items such as:

• ✔️ Meal trays and dishes
• ✔️ Books and reading materials
• ✔️ Tablets and personal electronics
• ✔️ Eyeglasses and personal belongings
• ✔️ Grooming and care supplies
• ✔️ Everyday bedside essentials

Durable H-Base & Column Design

The Lumex Economy Overbed Table uses an H-style base and column designed to combine bedside functionality with durable construction.

Depending on the model selected, the base and column are available with a chrome-plated or Silvervein hammertone finish.

The H-base design allows the table to roll toward compatible beds while providing the foundation needed to support the tabletop during normal use.

Before purchasing any medical bedside table, it is important to check the available clearance underneath the intended bed. The base must have sufficient room to roll into the desired position.

GF8902 vs. GF8902S: Two Model Options

The Lumex Economy Overbed Table is available in two configurations: GF8902 and GF8902S. Both provide the same 28″–44″ adjustable height range, but there are differences in tabletop dimensions, overall weight, base dimensions, and dispersed weight capacity.

Lumex GF8902

• ✔️ 30-inch-wide tabletop
• ✔️ 15-inch tabletop depth
• ✔️ 28–44-inch adjustable height
• ✔️ 22 lb table weight
• ✔️ 30 lb dispersed capacity

Lumex GF8902S

• ✔️ 28-inch-wide tabletop
• ✔️ 15.4-inch tabletop depth
• ✔️ 28–44-inch adjustable height
• ✔️ 20.5 lb table weight
• ✔️ 50 lb dispersed capacity

The GF8902 provides a slightly wider tabletop, while the GF8902S provides the higher listed dispersed weight capacity. Buyers can therefore select the configuration that better matches their intended bedside use.

30 lb or 50 lb Dispersed Weight Capacity

The maximum tabletop capacity depends on the selected model.

• GF8902: 30 lbs dispersed weight capacity
• GF8902S: 50 lbs dispersed weight capacity

Dispersed weight means that the load should be distributed across the tabletop rather than concentrated heavily in one small area.

These tables are intended to support appropriate bedside objects and activities. They are not designed to support a person’s body weight and should never be used to pull oneself upright, assist with standing, or perform a bed transfer.

Ideal for Home Hospital Beds & Patient Care

Although commonly recognized as a hospital bedside table, an overbed table can be equally valuable outside of a hospital.

The Lumex Economy model may be useful in:

• ✔️ Homecare bedrooms
• ✔️ Home hospital-bed setups
• ✔️ Assisted living communities
• ✔️ Skilled nursing facilities
• ✔️ Long-term care settings
• ✔️ Rehabilitation environments
• ✔️ Recovery and post-surgical care
• ✔️ Other appropriate bedside settings

For home users, a medical bedside table can make routine activities considerably easier when illness, injury, surgery, disability, or limited mobility makes getting out of bed more difficult.

Who Is This Hospital Bedside Table Best For?

The Lumex Economy Overbed Table may be particularly useful for:

• ✔️ Seniors with limited mobility
• ✔️ People recovering from surgery
• ✔️ Individuals using hospital-style beds
• ✔️ People spending extended time bedridden
• ✔️ Caregivers assisting someone at home
• ✔️ Rehabilitation patients
• ✔️ Long-term care residents
• ✔️ Healthcare and care facilities

It is especially appropriate when the primary need is a simple, movable, height-adjustable surface rather than a tilting or powered bedside table.

Hospital Bedside Table vs. Regular Nightstand

Lumex Hospital Bedside Table

• ✔️ Rolls toward the bed
• ✔️ Positions tabletop over mattress area
• ✔️ Height adjusts from 28–44 inches
• ✔️ Includes locking caster wheels
• ✔️ Designed around bedside accessibility

Traditional Nightstand

• ✔️ Usually remains beside the bed
• ✔️ Typically has fixed height
• ✔️ Cannot roll over bed
• ✔️ Requires reaching toward bedside
• ✔️ Designed primarily for storage

A standard nightstand can hold belongings, but an overbed table is designed to bring the usable surface toward the person. For someone with limited bed mobility, that distinction can make meals and everyday activities much easier to access.

Common Problems This Medical Bed Table Helps Address

• ❌ Nightstand is difficult to reach → ✔️ Table rolls over bedside
• ❌ Eating in bed feels awkward → ✔️ Flat accessible tabletop
• ❌ Table height does not match → ✔️ 28–44″ height adjustment
• ❌ Bedside surface cannot move → ✔️ Twin-wheel swivel casters
• ❌ Table rolls during normal use → ✔️ Two locking casters
• ❌ Caregiver needs bedside access → ✔️ Table rolls easily away
• ❌ Personal items remain out-of-reach → ✔️ Accessible bedside surface

HCPCS E0274 Design Requirements

The Lumex Economy Overbed Table is designed to meet the requirements of HCPCS code E0274.

This can be an important product specification for healthcare organizations and buyers comparing medical equipment. However, an HCPCS code or a product’s design classification does not automatically mean that an individual purchase will be covered or reimbursed. Coverage requirements should be verified directly with the applicable payer.

Key Features

• ✔️ Adjustable 28–44-inch tabletop height
• ✔️ Flat non-tilting bedside surface
• ✔️ Twin-wheel swivel caster design
• ✔️ Two locking and two non-locking casters
• ✔️ Walnut wood-grain laminated tabletop
• ✔️ Protective plastic edge molding
• ✔️ Durable H-base and column
• ✔️ Chrome or Silvervein finish options
• ✔️ Easy assembly
• ✔️ Up to 50 lb capacity
• ✔️ Designed for HCPCS E0274 requirements
• ✔️ One-year warranty

Product Specifications

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