E2369 HCPCS code: Power wheelchair component, drive wheel gear box, replacement only
E2369 is the HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair component, drive wheel gear box, replacement only. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $44.86 to $65.51 (RR, rental (monthly)) 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. Its average fee ranks 32 of 55 E23 codes billed RR (family range $2.37–$612.71); rural fees run 7% higher.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 2005-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2016-07-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E2369
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $44.86 | $65.51 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $55.28 | $66.31 | $55.28 | $46.99 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $59.18 | — |
| AL | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| AR | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| AZ | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| CA | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| CO | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| CT | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| DC | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| DE | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| FL | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| GA | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| HI | RR | $59.18 | — |
| IA | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| ID | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| IL | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| IN | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| KS | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| KY | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| LA | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| MA | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| MD | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| ME | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| MI | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| MN | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| MO | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| MS | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| MT | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| NC | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| ND | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| NE | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| NH | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| NJ | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| NM | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| NV | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| NY | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| OH | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| OK | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| OR | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| PA | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| PR | RR | $66.31 | — |
| RI | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| SC | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| SD | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| TN | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| TX | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| UT | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| VA | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| VI | RR | $59.18 | — |
| VT | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| WA | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| WI | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| WV | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
| WY | RR | $55.28 | $57.57 |
How the E2369 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 55 E23 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 32 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2.37–$612.71 |
| Rural fee uplift | 6.9% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E2369
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $50.82 to $51.99
- 2005-01-01: E2369 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 E2369?
E2369 is the HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair component, drive wheel gear box, replacement only. Short descriptor: "Pwr wc drivewheel gear repl".
How much does Medicare pay for E2369?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $44.86–$65.51; RR (rental (monthly)): $55.28–$66.31. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E2369?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E2369 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $50.82 in 2025 to $51.99 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E2369 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E23 codes
- E2300 — Wheelchair accessory, power seat elevation system, any type
- E2301 — Wheelchair accessory, power standing system, any type
- E2310 — Power wheelchair accessory, electronic connection between wheelchair controller and one power seating system motor, including all related electronics, indicator feature, mechanical function selection switch, and fixed mounting hardware ($135.70–$172.50)
- E2311 — Power wheelchair accessory, electronic connection between wheelchair controller and two or more power seating system motors, including all related electronics, indicator feature, mechanical function selection switch, and fixed mounting hardware ($273.84–$349.22)
- E2312 — Power wheelchair accessory, hand or chin control interface, mini-proportional remote joystick, proportional, including fixed mounting hardware ($276.37–$375.72)
- E2313 — Power wheelchair accessory, harness for upgrade to expandable controller, including all fasteners, connectors and mounting hardware, each ($43.92–$46.77)
- E2321 — Power wheelchair accessory, hand control interface, remote joystick, nonproportional, including all related electronics, mechanical stop switch, and fixed mounting hardware ($184.38–$381.55)
- E2322 — Power wheelchair accessory, hand control interface, multiple mechanical switches, nonproportional, including all related electronics, mechanical stop switch, and fixed mounting hardware ($173.22–$404.04)
- E2323 — Power wheelchair accessory, specialty joystick handle for hand control interface, prefabricated ($8.47–$101.92)
- E2324 — Power wheelchair accessory, chin cup for chin control interface ($5.35–$65.02)
- E2325 — Power wheelchair accessory, sip and puff interface, nonproportional, including all related electronics, mechanical stop switch, and manual swingaway mounting hardware ($165.44–$198.54)
- E2326 — Power wheelchair accessory, breath tube kit for sip and puff interface ($42.65–$51.17)
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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.