E2377 HCPCS code: Power wheelchair accessory, expandable controller, including all related electronics and mounting hardware, upgrade provided at initial issue
E2377 is the HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair accessory, expandable controller, including all related electronics and mounting hardware, upgrade provided at initial issue. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $57.55 to $66.35 (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. Medicare volume rose 17% from 2022 to 2024 (16,461 to 19,188 services). In 2024, 802 suppliers billed Medicare for E2377 (purchases), serving 18,375 beneficiaries; California, Nevada, Texas accounted for 24% of services. Its average fee ranks 35 of 55 E23 codes billed RR (family range $2.37–$612.71); rural fees run 3% higher.
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 | 2007-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2014-04-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E2377
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $57.55 | $66.35 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $59.63 | $65.64 | $59.63 | $50.69 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $62.93 | — |
| AL | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| AR | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| AZ | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| CA | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| CO | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| CT | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| DC | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| DE | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| FL | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| GA | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| HI | RR | $62.93 | — |
| IA | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| ID | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| IL | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| IN | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| KS | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| KY | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| LA | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| MA | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| MD | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| ME | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| MI | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| MN | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| MO | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| MS | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| MT | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| NC | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| ND | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| NE | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| NH | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| NJ | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| NM | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| NV | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| NY | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| OH | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| OK | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| OR | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| PA | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| PR | RR | $66.35 | — |
| RI | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| SC | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| SD | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| TN | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| TX | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| UT | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| VA | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| VI | RR | $62.93 | — |
| VT | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| WA | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| WI | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| WV | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
| WY | RR | $59.63 | $62.93 |
How the E2377 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 55 E23 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 35 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2.37–$612.71 |
| Rural fee uplift | 3.2% |
Who bills E2377 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 87 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 802 |
| Referring clinicians | 12,037 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 18,375 |
| States with claims | 51 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Nevada, Texas) | 24% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 786 | 15,593 |
| 2023 | 765 | 16,729 |
| 2024 | 802 | 18,375 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E2377, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,461 | 15,593 | $476.73 | $373.62 |
| 2023 | 17,469 | 16,729 | $524.67 | $408.95 |
| 2024 | 19,188 | 18,375 | $537.70 | $419.68 |
States with the most E2377 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,780 | $421.26 |
| Nevada | 1,480 | $416.82 |
| Texas | 1,377 | $421.38 |
| Florida | 1,185 | $425.50 |
| Illinois | 860 | $429.74 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52498: Power Mobility Devices - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
- 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 E2377
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $57.57 to $58.90
- 2007-01-01: E2377 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 E2377?
E2377 is the HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair accessory, expandable controller, including all related electronics and mounting hardware, upgrade provided at initial issue. Short descriptor: "Expandable controller, initl".
How much does Medicare pay for E2377?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $57.55–$66.35; RR (rental (monthly)): $59.63–$65.64. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E2377?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E2377 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $57.57 in 2025 to $58.90 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E2377 can be billed per day?
1 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 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.