E0960 HCPCS code: Wheelchair accessory, shoulder harness/straps or chest strap, including any type mounting hardware
E0960 is the HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, shoulder harness/straps or chest strap, including any type mounting hardware. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $111.76 to $134.11 (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 2 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 22% from 2022 to 2024 (5,691 to 6,934 services). In 2024, 598 suppliers billed Medicare for E0960 (purchases), serving 6,665 beneficiaries; California, New York, Ohio accounted for 27% of services. Its average fee ranks 20 of 30 E09 codes billed NU (family range $20.79–$817.33); rural fees run 6% higher.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 2004-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2004-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0960
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $111.76 | $134.11 | $111.76 | $95.00 |
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $80.78 | $132.47 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $8.08 | $13.23 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $11.21 | $13.37 | $11.21 | $9.53 |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $60.58 | $99.37 | — | — |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $83.83 | $100.59 | $83.83 | $71.26 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $119.68 | — |
| AL | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| AR | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| AZ | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| CA | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| CO | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| CT | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| DC | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| DE | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| FL | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| GA | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| HI | NU | $119.68 | — |
| IA | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| ID | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| IL | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| IN | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| KS | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| KY | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| LA | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| MA | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| MD | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| ME | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| MI | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| MN | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| MO | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| MS | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| MT | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| NC | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| ND | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| NE | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| NH | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| NJ | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| NM | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| NV | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| NY | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| OH | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| OK | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| OR | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| PA | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| PR | NU | $134.11 | — |
| RI | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| SC | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| SD | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| TN | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| TX | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| UT | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| VA | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| VI | NU | $119.68 | — |
| VT | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| WA | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| WI | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| WV | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| WY | NU | $111.76 | $112.74 |
| AK | RR | $11.98 | — |
| AL | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| AR | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| AZ | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| CA | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| CO | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| CT | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| DC | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| DE | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| FL | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| GA | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| HI | RR | $11.98 | — |
| IA | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| ID | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| IL | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| IN | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| KS | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| KY | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| LA | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| MA | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| MD | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| ME | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| MI | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| MN | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| MO | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| MS | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| MT | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| NC | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| ND | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| NE | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| NH | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| NJ | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| NM | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| NV | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| NY | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| OH | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| OK | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| OR | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| PA | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| PR | RR | $13.37 | — |
| RI | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| SC | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| SD | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| TN | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| TX | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| UT | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| VA | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| VI | RR | $11.98 | — |
| VT | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| WA | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| WI | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| WV | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| WY | RR | $11.21 | $11.29 |
| AK | UE | $89.77 | — |
| AL | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| AR | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| AZ | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| CA | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| CO | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| CT | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| DC | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| DE | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| FL | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| GA | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| HI | UE | $89.77 | — |
| IA | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| ID | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| IL | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| IN | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| KS | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| KY | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| LA | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| MA | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| MD | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| ME | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| MI | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| MN | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| MO | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| MS | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| MT | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| NC | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| ND | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| NE | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| NH | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| NJ | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| NM | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| NV | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| NY | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| OH | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| OK | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| OR | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| PA | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| PR | UE | $100.59 | — |
| RI | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| SC | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| SD | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| TN | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| TX | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| UT | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| VA | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| VI | UE | $89.77 | — |
| VT | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| WA | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| WI | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| WV | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
| WY | UE | $83.83 | $84.56 |
How the E0960 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 30 E09 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 20 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $20.79–$817.33 |
| Rural fee uplift | 6.4% |
Who bills E0960 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 9 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 598 |
| Referring clinicians | 4,656 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 6,665 |
| States with claims | 48 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, New York, Ohio) | 27% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 584 | 5,511 |
| 2023 | 583 | 6,295 |
| 2024 | 598 | 6,665 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0960, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,691 | 5,511 | $93.91 | $72.40 |
| 2023 | 6,578 | 6,295 | $101.92 | $78.07 |
| 2024 | 6,934 | 6,665 | $104.76 | $80.55 |
States with the most E0960 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 727 | $82.34 |
| New York | 709 | $79.92 |
| Ohio | 458 | $79.81 |
| Illinois | 436 | $81.55 |
| Florida | 420 | $81.88 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52505: Wheelchair Seating - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E0960
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $99.88 to $102.17
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $10.00 to $10.23
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $74.92 to $76.64
- 2004-01-01: E0960 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 E0960?
E0960 is the HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, shoulder harness/straps or chest strap, including any type mounting hardware. Short descriptor: "W/c shoulder harness/straps".
How much does Medicare pay for E0960?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $111.76–$134.11; NU (new equipment, purchased): $80.78–$132.47; RR (rental (monthly)): $8.08–$13.23; RR (rental (monthly)): $11.21–$13.37; UE (used equipment, purchased): $60.58–$99.37; UE (used equipment, purchased): $83.83–$100.59. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0960?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E0960 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $99.88 in 2025 to $102.17 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0960 can be billed per day?
2 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.