E0961 HCPCS code: Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each

E0961 is the HCPCS Level II code for manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $14.14 to $31.79 (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 (125,039 to 153,160 services). In 2024, 1,332 suppliers billed Medicare for E0961 (purchases), serving 59,139 beneficiaries; New York, California, Illinois accounted for 30% of services. Its average fee ranks 5 of 30 E09 codes billed NU (family range $20.79–$817.33); rural fees run 6% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0961

How the E0961 fee compares

Who bills E0961 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E0961, 2022–2024

States with the most E0961 services (2024)

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

What changed for E0961

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $31.16 to $31.87
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $3.20 to $3.27
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.2%: $18.53 to $18.94
• 1986-01-01: E0961 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 E0961?

E0961 is the HCPCS Level II code for manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each. Short descriptor: "Wheelchair brake extension".

How much does Medicare pay for E0961?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $14.14–$31.79; NU (new equipment, purchased): $14.14–$42.40; RR (rental (monthly)): $1.76–$3.26; RR (rental (monthly)): $1.74–$4.43; UE (used equipment, purchased): $10.57–$21.72; UE (used equipment, purchased): $10.58–$22.79. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0961?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E0961 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $31.16 in 2025 to $31.87 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0961 can be billed per day?

2 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims (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 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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