E1015 HCPCS code: Shock absorber for manual wheelchair, each

E1015 is the HCPCS Level II code for shock absorber for manual wheelchair, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $136.28 to $179.38 (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 27% from 2022 to 2024 (322 to 409 services). In 2024, 133 suppliers billed Medicare for E1015 (purchases), serving 223 beneficiaries.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E1015

How the E1015 fee compares

Who bills E1015 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E1015, 2022–2024

States with the most E1015 services (2024)

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

What changed for E1015

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $152.15 to $155.68
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $15.22 to $15.57
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $114.11 to $116.75
• 2003-01-01: E1015 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 E1015?

E1015 is the HCPCS Level II code for shock absorber for manual wheelchair, each. Short descriptor: "Shock absorber for man w/c".

How much does Medicare pay for E1015?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $136.28–$179.38; NU (new equipment, purchased): $163.49–$196.14; RR (rental (monthly)): $13.63–$17.95; RR (rental (monthly)): $16.35–$19.66; UE (used equipment, purchased): $102.21–$134.54; UE (used equipment, purchased): $122.60–$147.10. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E1015?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E1015 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $152.15 in 2025 to $155.68 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E1015 can be billed per day?

2 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).

Related E10 codes

• E1002 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, tilt only ($463.44–$597.42)
• E1003 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, without shear reduction ($539.40–$647.25)
• E1004 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, with mechanical shear reduction ($596.22–$717.70)
• E1005 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, with power shear reduction ($647.36–$776.87)
• E1006 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, without shear reduction ($792.95–$951.60)
• E1007 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, with mechanical shear reduction ($998.21–$1,288.46)
• E1008 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, with power shear reduction ($1,023.89–$1,288.57)
• E1009 — Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, mechanically linked leg elevation system, including pushrod and leg rest, each
• E1010 — Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, power leg elevation system, including leg rest, pair ($139.14–$168.59)
• E1011 — Modification to pediatric size wheelchair, width adjustment package (not to be dispensed with initial chair)
• E1012 — Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, center mount power elevating leg rest/platform, complete system, any type, each ($139.14–$168.59)
• E1014 — Reclining back, addition to pediatric size wheelchair ($52.06–$62.41)

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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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