HCPCS Code K0853

Power wheelchair, group 3 very heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds
Code effective Oct 01, 2006

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

K0853 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Power wheelchair, group 3 very heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds or (Pwc gp 3 vhd cap chair) for short. HCPCS K0853 has been effective since 10/01/2006 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).

HCPCS Code Details - K0853

HCPCS Level II Code
Section K - Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
HCPCS Code K0853
Description

Long description:
Power wheelchair, group 3 very heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds

Short description:
Pwc gp 3 vhd cap chair

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 A - Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Effective date Effective Oct 01, 2006
Date added Added Oct 01, 2006

See also

  • HCPCS K0852 · Power wheelchair, group 3 very heavy duty, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds

  • HCPCS K0813 · Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, portable, sling/solid seat and back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0814 · Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, portable, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0815 · Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, sling/solid seat and back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0816 · Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0820 · Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, portable, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0821 · Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, portable, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0822 · Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0823 · Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0824 · Power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds

  • HCPCS K0825 · Power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds

  • HCPCS K0826 · Power wheelchair, group 2 very heavy duty, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds

  • HCPCS K0827 · Power wheelchair, group 2 very heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds

  • HCPCS K0828 · Power wheelchair, group 2 extra heavy duty, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity 601 pounds or more

  • HCPCS K0829 · Power wheelchair, group 2 extra heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight 601 pounds or more

  • HCPCS K0830 · Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, seat elevator, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

  • HCPCS K0854 · Power wheelchair, group 3 extra heavy duty, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity 601 pounds or more

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