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.


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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

HCPCS Level II codes and descriptors are approved and maintained jointly by the alpha-numeric editorial panel (consisting of CMS, the Health Insurance Association of America, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association). — Updated 6/3/2026

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