E2617 HCPCS code: Custom fabricated wheelchair back cushion, any size, including any type mounting hardware
E2617 is the HCPCS Level II code for custom fabricated wheelchair back cushion, any size, including any type mounting hardware. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $1,625.94 per service for E2617 across 3,196 services. 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 10% from 2022 to 2024 (2,899 to 3,196 services). In 2024, 440 suppliers billed Medicare for E2617 (purchases), serving 3,187 beneficiaries; Ohio, New York, Illinois accounted for 33% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 2005-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2005-01-01 |
Who bills E2617 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 440 |
| Referring clinicians | 2,326 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 3,187 |
| States with claims | 42 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Ohio, New York, Illinois) | 33% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 393 | 2,895 |
| 2023 | 423 | 3,037 |
| 2024 | 440 | 3,187 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E2617, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,899 | 2,895 | $1,811.64 | $1,422.06 |
| 2023 | 3,044 | 3,037 | $1,924.74 | $1,502.08 |
| 2024 | 3,196 | 3,187 | $2,086.87 | $1,625.94 |
States with the most E2617 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 408 | $1,613.23 |
| New York | 383 | $1,656.41 |
| Illinois | 237 | $1,470.68 |
| California | 216 | $1,834.14 |
| Texas | 186 | $1,761.00 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
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 E2617
- 2005-01-01: E2617 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 E2617?
E2617 is the HCPCS Level II code for custom fabricated wheelchair back cushion, any size, including any type mounting hardware. Short descriptor: "Custom fab w/c back cushion".
How much does Medicare pay for E2617?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $1,625.94 per service (average allowed $2,086.87).
Does Medicare cover E2617?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of E2617 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 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; 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.