HCPCS E-Codes
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Before an item can be considered DME, it must meet all of the following requirements:

  • It must be able to withstand repeated use.
  • It must be primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose.
  • It must be generally not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury.
  • It must be appropriate for use in the home.
All E codes fall under the jurisdiction of the DME MAC unless otherwise noted.

  • E1160

    Wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests

  • E1161

    Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space

  • E1170

    Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests

  • E1171

    Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, without footrests or legrest

  • E1172

    Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) without footrests or legrest

  • E1180

    Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrests

  • E1190

    Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable elevating legrests

  • E1195

    Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests

  • E1200

    Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest

  • E1220

    Wheelchair; specially sized or constructed, (indicate brand name, model number, if any) and justification
  • Continued

  • E1221

    Wheelchair with fixed arm, footrests

  • E1222

    Wheelchair with fixed arm, elevating legrests

  • E1223

    Wheelchair with detachable arms, footrests

  • E1224

    Wheelchair with detachable arms, elevating legrests

  • E1225

    Wheelchair accessory, manual semi-reclining back, (recline greater than 15 degrees, but less than 80 degrees), each

  • E1226

    Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each

  • E1227

    Special height arms for wheelchair

  • E1228

    Special back height for wheelchair

  • E1229

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, not otherwise specified

  • E1230

    Power operated vehicle (three or four wheel nonhighway) specify brand name and model number

  • E1231

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, tilt-in-space, rigid, adjustable, with seating system

  • E1232

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, tilt-in-space, folding, adjustable, with seating system

  • E1233

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, tilt-in-space, rigid, adjustable, without seating system

  • E1234

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, tilt-in-space, folding, adjustable, without seating system

  • E1235

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, rigid, adjustable, with seating system

  • E1236

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, folding, adjustable, with seating system

  • E1237

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, rigid, adjustable, without seating system

  • E1238

    Wheelchair, pediatric size, folding, adjustable, without seating system

  • E1239

    Power wheelchair, pediatric size, not otherwise specified

  • E1240

    Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms, (desk or full length) swing away detachable, elevating legrest
  • Continued

  • E1250

    Lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest

  • E1260

    Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest

  • E1270

    Lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests

  • E1280

    Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) elevating legrests

  • E1285

    Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest

  • E1290

    Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest

  • E1295

    Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, elevating legrest

  • E1296

    Special wheelchair seat height from floor

  • E1297

    Special wheelchair seat depth, by upholstery

  • E1298

    Special wheelchair seat depth and/or width, by construction

  • E1300

    Whirlpool, portable (overtub type)

  • E1301

    Whirlpool tub, walk-in, portable

  • E1310

    Whirlpool, non-portable (built-in type)

  • E1352

    Oxygen accessory, flow regulator capable of positive inspiratory pressure

  • E1353

    Regulator

  • E1354

    Oxygen accessory, wheeled cart for portable cylinder or portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each

  • E1355

    Stand/rack

  • E1356

    Oxygen accessory, battery pack/cartridge for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each

  • E1357

    Oxygen accessory, battery charger for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each

  • E1358

    Oxygen accessory, dc power adapter for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each