E0168 HCPCS code: Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each

E0168 is the HCPCS Level II code for commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $137.84 to $208.99 (NU, new equipment, purchased) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 30 of 34 E01 codes billed NU (family range $13.50–$517.31); rural fees run 26% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0168

How the E0168 fee compares

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

What changed for E0168

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.7%: $145.07 to $148.92
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.6%: $14.51 to $14.89
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.7%: $108.80 to $111.69
• 2001-01-01: E0168 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 E0168?

E0168 is the HCPCS Level II code for commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each. Short descriptor: "Heavyduty/wide commode chair".

How much does Medicare pay for E0168?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $137.84–$208.99; RR (rental (monthly)): $13.78–$20.90; UE (used equipment, purchased): $103.38–$156.74. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0168?

Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.

Did the Medicare fee for E0168 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $145.07 in 2025 to $148.92 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0168 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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