HCPCS Code E1087

High strength lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests
Code effective Jan 01, 1989

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E1087 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning High strength lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests or (Wheelchair lightwt fixed arm) for short. HCPCS E1087 has been effective since 01/01/1989 and applies to Rental of DME.

HCPCS Code Details - E1087

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E1087
Description

Long description:
High strength lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests

Short description:
Wheelchair lightwt fixed arm

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 D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code D1D - Wheelchairs
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service R - Rental of DME
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 1989
Date added Added Jan 01, 1986

See also

  • HCPCS E1086 · Hemi-wheelchair detachable arms desk or full length, swing away detachable footrests

  • HCPCS E1088 · High strength lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms desk or full length, swing away detachable elevating leg rests

  • HCPCS E1089 · High strength lightweight wheelchair, fixed length arms, swing away detachable footrest

  • HCPCS E1090 · High strength lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms desk or full length, swing away detachable foot rests

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

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