HCPCS Code E1226

Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each
Code effective Jan 01, 2005

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E1226 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each or (Manual fully reclining back) for short. HCPCS E1226 has been effective since 01/01/2005 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).

HCPCS Code Details - E1226

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E1226
Description

Long description:
Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each

Short description:
Manual fully reclining back

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
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, 2005
Date added Added Jan 01, 1986

See also

  • HCPCS E1028 · Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware, other

  • HCPCS E1032 · Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware used with joystick or other drive control interface

  • HCPCS E1033 · Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for headrest, cushioned, any type

  • HCPCS E1034 · Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for lateral trunk or hip support, any type

  • HCPCS E1225 · Wheelchair accessory, manual semi-reclining back, (recline greater than 15 degrees, but less than 80 degrees), each

  • HCPCS E1227 · Special height arms for wheelchair

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

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