E0973 HCPCS code: Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each

E0973 is the HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $106.82 to $141.24 (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 2 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 20% from 2022 to 2024 (199,070 to 238,434 services). In 2024, 1,460 suppliers billed Medicare for E0973 (purchases), serving 98,658 beneficiaries; Florida, Texas, California accounted for 28% of services. Its average fee ranks 19 of 30 E09 codes billed NU (family range $20.79–$817.33); rural fees run 7% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0973

How the E0973 fee compares

Who bills E0973 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E0973, 2022–2024

States with the most E0973 services (2024)

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

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 E0973

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.2%: $98.42 to $100.60
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.2%: $9.59 to $9.81
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.2%: $73.99 to $75.63
• 1986-01-01: E0973 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 E0973?

E0973 is the HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each. Short descriptor: "W/ch access det adj armrest".

How much does Medicare pay for E0973?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $106.82–$141.24; NU (new equipment, purchased): $60.18–$121.56; RR (rental (monthly)): $6.02–$14.14; RR (rental (monthly)): $10.67–$17.43; UE (used equipment, purchased): $45.13–$91.92; UE (used equipment, purchased): $77.76–$105.91. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0973?

Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.

Did the Medicare fee for E0973 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $98.42 in 2025 to $100.60 in 2026 (+2.2%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0973 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 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.

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