E2615 HCPCS code: Positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior-lateral, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware

E2615 is the HCPCS Level II code for positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior-lateral, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $414.63 to $617.76 (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 1 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 14% from 2022 to 2024 (3,595 to 4,084 services). In 2024, 550 suppliers billed Medicare for E2615 (purchases), serving 4,061 beneficiaries; California, Texas, New York accounted for 19% of services. Its average fee ranks 18 of 29 E26 codes billed NU (family range $62.42–$1,312.30); rural fees run 7% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E2615

How the E2615 fee compares

Who bills E2615 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E2615, 2022–2024

States with the most E2615 services (2024)

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

Medicare policy articles for this code

• A52505: Wheelchair Seating - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance

What changed for E2615

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $488.60 to $499.79
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $48.87 to $49.99
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $366.45 to $374.84
• 2005-01-01: E2615 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 E2615?

E2615 is the HCPCS Level II code for positioning wheelchair back cushion, posterior-lateral, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware. Short descriptor: "Pos back post/lat wdth <22in".

How much does Medicare pay for E2615?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $414.63–$617.76; NU (new equipment, purchased): $555.58–$666.76; RR (rental (monthly)): $55.57–$66.67; RR (rental (monthly)): $41.46–$61.78; UE (used equipment, purchased): $310.97–$463.31; UE (used equipment, purchased): $416.68–$500.07. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E2615?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E2615 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $488.60 in 2025 to $499.79 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E2615 can be billed per day?

1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).

Related E26 codes

• E2601 — General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth ($4.46–$90.13)
• E2602 — General use wheelchair seat cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any depth ($9.50–$176.02)
• E2603 — Skin protection wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth ($11.52–$223.44)
• E2604 — Skin protection wheelchair seat cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any depth ($16.37–$277.75)
• E2605 — Positioning wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth ($24.43–$396.77)
• E2606 — Positioning wheelchair seat cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any depth ($38.83–$618.94)
• E2607 — Skin protection and positioning wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth ($23.08–$427.26)
• E2608 — Skin protection and positioning wheelchair seat cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any depth ($29.66–$513.08)
• E2609 — Custom fabricated wheelchair seat cushion, any size
• E2610 — Wheelchair seat cushion, powered
• E2611 — General use wheelchair back cushion, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware ($18.00–$460.46)
• E2612 — General use wheelchair back cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any height, including any type mounting hardware ($34.65–$622.81)

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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.

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