E1016 HCPCS code: Shock absorber for power wheelchair, each

E1016 is the HCPCS Level II code for shock absorber for power wheelchair, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $161.31 to $193.56 (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 fell 4% from 2022 to 2024 (1,386 to 1,332 services). In 2024, 219 suppliers billed Medicare for E1016 (purchases), serving 679 beneficiaries; California, Texas, Colorado accounted for 55% of services.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E1016

How the E1016 fee compares

Who bills E1016 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E1016, 2022–2024

States with the most E1016 services (2024)

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

What changed for E1016

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $147.92 to $151.33
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $14.80 to $15.15
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $110.93 to $113.49
• 2003-01-01: E1016 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 E1016?

E1016 is the HCPCS Level II code for shock absorber for power wheelchair, each. Short descriptor: "Shock absorber for power w/c".

How much does Medicare pay for E1016?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $161.31–$193.56; NU (new equipment, purchased): $129.22–$190.83; RR (rental (monthly)): $16.16–$19.39; RR (rental (monthly)): $12.92–$19.10; UE (used equipment, purchased): $96.91–$143.13; UE (used equipment, purchased): $120.96–$145.19. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E1016?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E1016 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $147.92 in 2025 to $151.33 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E1016 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 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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