HCPCS Code E1240

Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms, (desk or full length) swing away detachable, elevating legrest
Code effective Jan 01, 1989

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E1240 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms, (desk or full length) swing away detachable, elevating legrest or (Whchr litwt det arm leg rest) for short. HCPCS E1240 has been effective since 01/01/1989 and applies to Rental of DME.

HCPCS Code Details - E1240

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E1240
Description

Long description:
Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms, (desk or full length) swing away detachable, elevating legrest

Short description:
Whchr litwt det arm leg rest

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 E1239 · Power wheelchair, pediatric size, not otherwise specified

  • HCPCS E1260 · Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest

  • HCPCS E1250 · Lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest

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

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