E1050 HCPCS code: Fully-reclining wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests
E1050 is the HCPCS Level II code for fully-reclining wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $123.39 to $260.75 (RR, rental (monthly)) 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 1 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 18 of 34 E10 codes billed RR (family range $15.15–$1,062.94).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1984-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E1050
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $123.39 | $260.75 | $145.16 | $123.39 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $243.85 | — |
| AL | RR | $133.62 | — |
| AR | RR | $145.16 | — |
| AZ | RR | $145.16 | — |
| CA | RR | $145.16 | — |
| CO | RR | $128.72 | — |
| CT | RR | $145.16 | — |
| DC | RR | $145.16 | — |
| DE | RR | $145.16 | — |
| FL | RR | $123.39 | — |
| GA | RR | $123.39 | — |
| HI | RR | $260.75 | — |
| IA | RR | $145.16 | — |
| ID | RR | $123.39 | — |
| IL | RR | $145.16 | — |
| IN | RR | $145.16 | — |
| KS | RR | $145.16 | — |
| KY | RR | $131.50 | — |
| LA | RR | $145.16 | — |
| MA | RR | $123.39 | — |
| MD | RR | $123.39 | — |
| ME | RR | $123.39 | — |
| MI | RR | $145.16 | — |
| MN | RR | $124.12 | — |
| MO | RR | $145.16 | — |
| MS | RR | $123.39 | — |
| MT | RR | $138.44 | — |
| NC | RR | $135.84 | — |
| ND | RR | $145.16 | — |
| NE | RR | $145.16 | — |
| NH | RR | $123.39 | — |
| NJ | RR | $145.16 | — |
| NM | RR | $145.16 | — |
| NV | RR | $145.16 | — |
| NY | RR | $144.73 | — |
| OH | RR | $145.16 | — |
| OK | RR | $145.16 | — |
| OR | RR | $145.16 | — |
| PA | RR | $135.02 | — |
| PR | RR | $164.67 | — |
| RI | RR | $123.39 | — |
| SC | RR | $123.39 | — |
| SD | RR | $145.16 | — |
| TN | RR | $123.39 | — |
| TX | RR | $142.56 | — |
| UT | RR | $123.39 | — |
| VA | RR | $145.16 | — |
| VI | RR | $144.73 | — |
| VT | RR | $123.39 | — |
| WA | RR | $145.16 | — |
| WI | RR | $141.26 | — |
| WV | RR | $123.39 | — |
| WY | RR | $145.16 | — |
How the E1050 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 34 E10 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 18 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $15.15–$1,062.94 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E1050
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $139.22 to $142.01
- 1986-01-01: E1050 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 E1050?
E1050 is the HCPCS Level II code for fully-reclining wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests. Short descriptor: "Whelchr fxd full length arms".
How much does Medicare pay for E1050?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $123.39–$260.75. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E1050?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E1050 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $139.22 in 2025 to $142.01 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E1050 can be billed per day?
1 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.