Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each
Code effective Jan 01, 2006
HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
E0116 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each or (Crutch underarm each no wood) for short. HCPCS E0116 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).
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HCPCS Level II Code Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME) |
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| HCPCS Code | E0116 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
32 - Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Coverage code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| BETOS2 code | D1E - Other DME |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | A - Used durable medical equipment (DME) |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2006 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 1986 |
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