HCPCS Code K0006

Heavy duty wheelchair
Code effective Jan 01, 1994

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)

K0006 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Heavy duty wheelchair or (Heavy duty wheelchair) for short. HCPCS K0006 has been effective since 01/01/1994 and applies to Rental of DME.

HCPCS Code Details - K0006

HCPCS Level II Code
Section K - Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
HCPCS Code K0006
Description

Long description:
Heavy duty wheelchair

Short description:
Heavy duty wheelchair

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 C - Carrier judgment
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, 1994
Date added Added Jan 01, 1994

See also

  • HCPCS K0005 · Ultralightweight wheelchair

  • HCPCS E1195 · Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests

  • HCPCS E1280 · Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) elevating legrests

  • HCPCS E1285 · Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest

  • HCPCS E1290 · Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest

  • HCPCS E1295 · Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, elevating legrest

  • HCPCS K0007 · Extra heavy duty wheelchair

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

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