K0051 HCPCS code: Cam release assembly, footrest or legrest, replacement only, each

K0051 is the HCPCS Level II code for cam release assembly, footrest or legrest, replacement only, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $62.63 to $75.71 (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 rose 6% from 2022 to 2024 (478 to 508 services). In 2024, 126 suppliers billed Medicare for K0051 (purchases), serving 310 beneficiaries; New York, Ohio, Massachusetts accounted for 71% of services. Its average fee ranks 16 of 28 K00 codes billed NU (family range $19.23–$2,627.69); rural fees run 3% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for K0051

How the K0051 fee compares

Who bills K0051 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for K0051, 2022–2024

States with the most K0051 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 K0051

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $62.47 to $63.91
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $6.27 to $6.41
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $46.85 to $47.93
• 1994-01-01: K0051 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 K0051?

K0051 is the HCPCS Level II code for cam release assembly, footrest or legrest, replacement only, each. Short descriptor: "Cam rel asm ft/legrst rep ea".

How much does Medicare pay for K0051?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $62.63–$75.71; NU (new equipment, purchased): $63.51–$77.54; RR (rental (monthly)): $6.26–$7.57; RR (rental (monthly)): $6.33–$7.76; UE (used equipment, purchased): $46.97–$56.78; UE (used equipment, purchased): $47.64–$58.15. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover K0051?

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

Did the Medicare fee for K0051 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $62.47 in 2025 to $63.91 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of K0051 can be billed per day?

2 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).

Related K00 codes

• K0001 — Standard wheelchair ($25.23–$53.63)
• K0002 — Standard hemi (low seat) wheelchair ($38.93–$101.05)
• K0003 — Lightweight wheelchair ($36.91–$115.29)
• K0004 — High strength, lightweight wheelchair ($48.55–$163.93)
• K0005 — Ultralightweight wheelchair ($259.07–$2,797.90)
• K0006 — Heavy duty wheelchair ($68.77–$169.03)
• K0007 — Extra heavy duty wheelchair ($96.40–$211.59)
• K0008 — Custom manual wheelchair/base
• K0009 — Other manual wheelchair/base ($101.86–$122.26)
• K0010 — Standard - weight frame motorized/power wheelchair ($516.03–$1,144.42)
• K0011 — Standard - weight frame motorized/power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking ($641.58–$810.57)
• K0012 — Lightweight portable motorized/power wheelchair ($393.59–$543.05)

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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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