HCPCS Code E0985

Wheelchair accessory, seat lift mechanism
Code effective Jul 01, 2016

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E0985 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Wheelchair accessory, seat lift mechanism or (W/c seat lift mechanism) for short. HCPCS E0985 has been effective since 07/01/2016 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).

HCPCS Code Details - E0985

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E0985
Description

Long description:
Wheelchair accessory, seat lift mechanism

Short description:
W/c seat lift mechanism

HCPCS Pricing indicator 36 - Capped rental DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code D1D - Wheelchairs
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service A - Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Effective date Effective Jul 01, 2016
Date added Added Jan 01, 2004

See also

  • HCPCS E0984 · Manual wheelchair accessory, power add-on to convert manual wheelchair to motorized wheelchair, tiller control

  • HCPCS E0981 · Wheelchair accessory, seat upholstery, replacement only, each

  • HCPCS E0986 · Manual wheelchair accessory, power assist system

1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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 6/23/2026

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.