Special back height for wheelchair
Code effective Jan 01, 1990
HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
E1228 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Special back height for wheelchair or (Wheelchair spec sz spec ht b) for short. HCPCS E1228 has been effective since 01/01/1990 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 | E1228 |
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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, 1990 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 1986 |
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