HCPCS Code E1017

Heavy duty shock absorber for heavy duty or extra heavy duty manual wheelchair, each
Code effective Jan 01, 2003

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E1017 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Heavy duty shock absorber for heavy duty or extra heavy duty manual wheelchair, each or (Hd shck absrbr for hd man wc) for short. HCPCS E1017 has been effective since 01/01/2003 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).


HCPCS Code Details - E1017

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E1017
Description

Long description:
Heavy duty shock absorber for heavy duty or extra heavy duty manual wheelchair, each

Short description:
Hd shck absrbr for hd man wc

HCPCS Pricing indicator 32 - Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
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 Jan 01, 2003
Date added Added Jan 01, 2003

See also

  • HCPCS E1016 · Shock absorber for power wheelchair, each

  • HCPCS E1018 · Heavy duty shock absorber for heavy duty or extra heavy duty power wheelchair, each

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


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