E2212 HCPCS code: Manual wheelchair accessory, tube for pneumatic propulsion tire, any size, each

E2212 is the HCPCS Level II code for manual wheelchair accessory, tube for pneumatic propulsion tire, any size, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $7.01 to $9.20 (NU, new equipment, purchased) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 23% from 2022 to 2024 (1,172 to 898 services). In 2024, 217 suppliers billed Medicare for E2212 (purchases), serving 446 beneficiaries; California, Minnesota, Pennsylvania accounted for 45% of services. Its average fee ranks 2 of 26 E22 codes billed NU (family range $7.38–$1,039.53); rural fees run 4% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E2212

How the E2212 fee compares

Who bills E2212 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E2212, 2022–2024

States with the most E2212 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 E2212

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $7.81 to $7.99
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.5%: $0.81 to $0.83
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $5.87 to $6.01
• 2006-01-01: E2212 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 E2212?

E2212 is the HCPCS Level II code for manual wheelchair accessory, tube for pneumatic propulsion tire, any size, each. Short descriptor: "Pneumatic prop tire tube".

How much does Medicare pay for E2212?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $7.01–$9.20; NU (new equipment, purchased): $8.21–$10.06; RR (rental (monthly)): $0.70–$0.94; RR (rental (monthly)): $0.90–$1.05; UE (used equipment, purchased): $5.26–$6.90; UE (used equipment, purchased): $6.19–$7.58. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E2212?

Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.

Did the Medicare fee for E2212 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $7.81 in 2025 to $7.99 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E2212 can be billed per day?

2 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).

Related E22 codes

• E2201 — Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame, width greater than or equal to 20 inches and less than 24 inches ($32.96–$638.07)
• E2202 — Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame width, 24-27 inches ($48.36–$810.59)
• E2203 — Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame depth, 20 to less than 22 inches ($47.63–$819.21)
• E2204 — Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame depth, 22 to 25 inches ($82.59–$1,391.06)
• E2205 — Manual wheelchair accessory, handrim without projections (includes ergonomic or contoured), any type, replacement only, each ($3.85–$55.87)
• E2206 — Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock assembly, complete, replacement only, each ($4.34–$69.59)
• E2207 — Wheelchair accessory, crutch and cane holder, each ($5.23–$74.15)
• E2208 — Wheelchair accessory, cylinder tank carrier, each ($8.31–$175.04)
• E2209 — Accessory, arm trough, with or without hand support, each ($9.54–$157.98)
• E2210 — Wheelchair accessory, bearings, any type, replacement only, each ($0.58–$8.89)
• E2211 — Manual wheelchair accessory, pneumatic propulsion tire, any size, each ($3.97–$178.90)
• E2213 — Manual wheelchair accessory, insert for pneumatic propulsion tire (removable), any type, any size, each ($3.38–$51.96)

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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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