Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
Code effective Jan 01, 1989
HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
E1170 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests or (Whlchr ampu fxd arm leg rest) for short. HCPCS E1170 has been effective since 01/01/1989 and applies to Rental of DME.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME) |
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| HCPCS Code | E1170 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
36 - Capped rental 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 | 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 |
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