HCPCS Code E2616

Positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior-lateral, width 22 inches or greater, any height, including any type mounting hardware
Code effective Jan 01, 2005

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E2616 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior-lateral, width 22 inches or greater, any height, including any type mounting hardware or (Pos back post/lat wdth>=22in) for short. HCPCS E2616 has been effective since 01/01/2005 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).

HCPCS Code Details - E2616

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E2616
Description

Long description:
Positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior-lateral, width 22 inches or greater, any height, including any type mounting hardware

Short description:
Pos back post/lat wdth>=22in

HCPCS Pricing indicator 32 - Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
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, 2005

See also

  • HCPCS E2613 · Positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware

  • HCPCS E2614 · Positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior, width 22 inches or greater, any height, including any type mounting hardware

  • HCPCS E2615 · Positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior-lateral, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware

  • HCPCS E2620 · Positioning wheelchair back cushion, planar back with lateral supports, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware

  • HCPCS E2621 · Positioning wheelchair back cushion, planar back with lateral supports, width 22 inches or greater, any height, including any type mounting hardware

  • HCPCS E2617 · Custom fabricated wheelchair back cushion, any size, including any type mounting hardware

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

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