E0950 HCPCS code: Wheelchair accessory, tray, each
E0950 is the HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, tray, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $108.54 to $225.84 (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 rose 14% from 2022 to 2024 (3,794 to 4,326 services). In 2024, 553 suppliers billed Medicare for E0950 (purchases), serving 3,957 beneficiaries; Ohio, California, New York accounted for 24% of services. Its average fee ranks 23 of 30 E09 codes billed NU (family range $20.79–$817.33); rural fees run 5% higher.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2018-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0950
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $108.54 | $225.84 | $127.69 | $108.54 |
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $88.34 | $180.51 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $8.83 | $18.05 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $10.87 | $22.57 | $12.79 | $10.87 |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $66.25 | $135.39 | — | — |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $81.40 | $169.39 | $95.77 | $81.40 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $225.84 | — |
| AL | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| AR | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| AZ | NU | $109.99 | $114.18 |
| CA | NU | $114.27 | $116.64 |
| CO | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| CT | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| DC | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| DE | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| FL | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| GA | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| HI | NU | $138.81 | — |
| IA | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| ID | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| IL | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| IN | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| KS | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| KY | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| LA | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| MA | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| MD | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| ME | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| MI | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| MN | NU | $108.75 | $113.48 |
| MO | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| MS | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| MT | NU | $122.13 | $121.14 |
| NC | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| ND | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| NE | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| NH | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| NJ | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| NM | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| NV | NU | $111.71 | $115.18 |
| NY | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| OH | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| OK | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| OR | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| PA | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| PR | NU | $140.26 | — |
| RI | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| SC | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| SD | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| TN | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| TX | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| UT | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| VA | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| VI | NU | $113.36 | — |
| VT | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| WA | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| WI | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| WV | NU | $108.54 | $113.36 |
| WY | NU | $127.69 | $124.33 |
| AK | RR | $22.57 | — |
| AL | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| AR | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| AZ | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| CA | RR | $11.41 | $11.66 |
| CO | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| CT | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| DC | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| DE | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| FL | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| GA | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| HI | RR | $13.90 | — |
| IA | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| ID | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| IL | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| IN | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| KS | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| KY | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| LA | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| MA | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| MD | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| ME | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| MI | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| MN | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| MO | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| MS | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| MT | RR | $12.20 | $12.11 |
| NC | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| ND | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| NE | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| NH | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| NJ | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| NM | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| NV | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| NY | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| OH | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| OK | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| OR | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| PA | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| PR | RR | $17.55 | — |
| RI | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| SC | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| SD | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| TN | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| TX | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| UT | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| VA | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| VI | RR | $11.35 | — |
| VT | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| WA | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| WI | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| WV | RR | $10.87 | $11.35 |
| WY | RR | $12.79 | $12.45 |
| AK | UE | $169.39 | — |
| AL | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| AR | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| AZ | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| CA | UE | $85.71 | $87.48 |
| CO | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| CT | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| DC | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| DE | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| FL | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| GA | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| HI | UE | $104.11 | — |
| IA | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| ID | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| IL | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| IN | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| KS | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| KY | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| LA | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| MA | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| MD | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| ME | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| MI | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| MN | UE | $81.55 | $85.11 |
| MO | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| MS | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| MT | UE | $91.57 | $90.84 |
| NC | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| ND | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| NE | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| NH | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| NJ | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| NM | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| NV | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| NY | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| OH | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| OK | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| OR | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| PA | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| PR | UE | $105.15 | — |
| RI | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| SC | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| SD | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| TN | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| TX | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| UT | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| VA | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| VI | UE | $85.02 | — |
| VT | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| WA | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| WI | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
| WV | UE | $81.40 | $85.02 |
| WY | UE | $95.77 | $93.25 |
How the E0950 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 30 E09 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 23 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $20.79–$817.33 |
| Rural fee uplift | 4.8% |
Who bills E0950 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 35 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 553 |
| Referring clinicians | 2,967 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 3,957 |
| States with claims | 44 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Ohio, California, New York) | 24% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 536 | 3,428 |
| 2023 | 525 | 3,707 |
| 2024 | 553 | 3,957 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0950, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,794 | 3,428 | $88.65 | $68.73 |
| 2023 | 4,105 | 3,707 | $96.33 | $74.48 |
| 2024 | 4,326 | 3,957 | $100.08 | $77.32 |
States with the most E0950 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 399 | $64.80 |
| California | 335 | $74.62 |
| New York | 281 | $64.30 |
| Massachusetts | 264 | $80.26 |
| Illinois | 252 | $91.20 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52504: Wheelchair Options/Accessories - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E0950
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $107.41 to $109.87
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $10.85 to $11.09
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $80.53 to $82.37
- 1986-01-01: E0950 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 E0950?
E0950 is the HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, tray, each. Short descriptor: "Tray".
How much does Medicare pay for E0950?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $108.54–$225.84; NU (new equipment, purchased): $88.34–$180.51; RR (rental (monthly)): $8.83–$18.05; RR (rental (monthly)): $10.87–$22.57; UE (used equipment, purchased): $66.25–$135.39; UE (used equipment, purchased): $81.40–$169.39. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0950?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0950 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $107.41 in 2025 to $109.87 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0950 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E09 codes
- E0900 — Traction stand, free standing, pelvic traction, (e.g., buck's) ($21.75–$233.96)
- E0910 — Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar ($13.20–$19.86)
- E0911 — Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, attached to bed, with grab bar ($50.56–$65.54)
- E0912 — Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, free standing, complete with grab bar ($94.71–$145.86)
- E0920 — Fracture frame, attached to bed, includes weights ($55.91–$90.91)
- E0930 — Fracture frame, free standing, includes weights ($55.34–$67.27)
- E0935 — Continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only ($27.56–$34.49)
- E0936 — Continuous passive motion exercise device for use other than knee
- E0940 — Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar ($24.33–$39.42)
- E0941 — Gravity assisted traction device, any type ($52.57–$94.48)
- E0942 — Cervical head harness/halter ($0.78–$39.21)
- E0944 — Pelvic belt/harness/boot ($4.82–$79.09)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.