E0152 HCPCS code: Walker, battery powered, wheeled, folding, adjustable or fixed height
E0152 is the HCPCS Level II code for walker, battery powered, wheeled, folding, adjustable or fixed height. Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2024-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-04-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under E0152. These codes in the same E01 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- 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
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
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 E0152
- 2024-04-01: E0152 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 E0152?
E0152 is the HCPCS Level II code for walker, battery powered, wheeled, folding, adjustable or fixed height. Short descriptor: "Walker, battery power wheels".
Does Medicare cover E0152?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of E0152?
Codes in the same E01 family with a DMEPOS fee include E0100 ($6.11–$48.89), E0105 ($10.74–$86.55), E0110 ($17.71–$141.62). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
How many units of E0152 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; 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.