E1023 HCPCS code: Wheelchair transit securement system, includes all components and accessories
E1023 is the HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair transit securement system, includes all components and accessories. Its Medicare coverage code is S (Non-covered by Medicare statute): Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | S — Non-covered by Medicare statute |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 2025-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-04-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under E1023. These codes in the same E10 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- 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
- E1010 — Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, power leg elevation system, including leg rest, pair: $139.14–$168.59
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 E1023
- April 2025: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2025-04-01: E1023 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 E1023?
E1023 is the HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair transit securement system, includes all components and accessories. Short descriptor: "Wheelchr transit securement".
Does Medicare cover E1023?
Coverage code S — Non-covered by Medicare statute. Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of E1023?
Codes in the same E10 family with a DMEPOS fee include E1002 ($463.44–$597.42), E1003 ($539.40–$647.25), E1004 ($596.22–$717.70). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
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; 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.