HCPCS Code E1172

Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) without footrests or legrest
Code effective Jan 01, 1989

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E1172 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) without footrests or legrest or (Wheelchair amputee detach ar) for short. HCPCS E1172 has been effective since 01/01/1989 and applies to Rental of DME.

HCPCS Code Details - E1172

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E1172
Description

Long description:
Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) without footrests or legrest

Short description:
Wheelchair amputee detach ar

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 E1171 · Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, without footrests or legrest

  • HCPCS E1180 · Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrests

  • HCPCS E1190 · Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable elevating legrests

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

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