E0147 HCPCS code: Walker, heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance

E0147 is the HCPCS Level II code for walker, heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $485.80 to $704.04 (NU, new equipment, purchased) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 4% from 2022 to 2024 (1,965 to 1,885 services). In 2024, 210 suppliers billed Medicare for E0147 (purchases), serving 1,704 beneficiaries; California, Texas, Michigan accounted for 27% of services. Its average fee ranks 34 of 34 E01 codes billed NU (family range $13.50–$517.31); rural fees run 22% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0147

How the E0147 fee compares

Who bills E0147 (2024)

Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.

Medicare utilization for E0147, 2022–2024

States with the most E0147 services (2024)

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

Medicare policy articles for this code

• A52503: Walkers - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance

What changed for E0147

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.7%: $503.90 to $517.31
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $50.39 to $51.73
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.7%: $377.92 to $387.99
• 1986-01-01: E0147 added to HCPCS Level II
• Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code E0147?

E0147 is the HCPCS Level II code for walker, heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance. Short descriptor: "Walker variable wheel resist".

How much does Medicare pay for E0147?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $485.80–$704.04; RR (rental (monthly)): $48.58–$70.41; UE (used equipment, purchased): $364.35–$528.03. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0147?

Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.

Did the Medicare fee for E0147 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $503.90 in 2025 to $517.31 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0147 can be billed per day?

1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).

Related E01 codes

• E0100 — Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip ($6.11–$48.89)
• E0105 — Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips ($10.74–$86.55)
• E0110 — Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips ($17.71–$141.62)
• E0111 — Crutch forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, each, with tip and handgrips ($8.81–$80.49)
• E0112 — Crutches underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips ($7.97–$63.92)
• E0113 — Crutch underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, each, with pad, tip and handgrip ($4.00–$55.77)
• E0114 — Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips ($10.38–$88.73)
• E0116 — Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each ($5.58–$44.38)
• E0117 — Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each ($27.45–$32.96)
• E0118 — Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or without wheels, each
• E0130 — Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height ($5.35–$86.89)
• E0135 — Walker, folding (pickup), adjustable or fixed height ($5.35–$105.44)

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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.

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