K0733 HCPCS code: Power wheelchair accessory, 12 to 24 amp hour sealed lead acid battery, each (e.g., gel cell, absorbed glassmat)
K0733 is the HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair accessory, 12 to 24 amp hour sealed lead acid battery, each (e.g., gel cell, absorbed glassmat). The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $37.10 to $44.52 (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 65% from 2022 to 2024 (3,696 to 6,082 services). In 2024, 504 suppliers billed Medicare for K0733 (purchases), serving 2,971 beneficiaries; California, Texas, Pennsylvania accounted for 23% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | K codes — Temporary codes for DME MACs |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 2006-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2006-07-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for K0733
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $37.10 | $44.52 | $37.10 | $31.54 |
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $32.49 | $44.63 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $3.25 | $4.47 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $3.75 | $4.47 | $3.75 | $3.19 |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $24.37 | $33.48 | — | — |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $27.86 | $33.43 | $27.86 | $23.68 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $40.03 | — |
| AL | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| AR | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| AZ | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| CA | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| CO | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| CT | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| DC | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| DE | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| FL | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| GA | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| HI | NU | $40.03 | — |
| IA | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| ID | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| IL | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| IN | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| KS | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| KY | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| LA | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| MA | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| MD | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| ME | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| MI | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| MN | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| MO | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| MS | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| MT | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| NC | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| ND | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| NE | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| NH | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| NJ | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| NM | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| NV | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| NY | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| OH | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| OK | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| OR | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| PA | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| PR | NU | $44.63 | — |
| RI | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| SC | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| SD | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| TN | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| TX | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| UT | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| VA | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| VI | NU | $40.03 | — |
| VT | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| WA | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| WI | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| WV | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| WY | NU | $37.10 | $40.03 |
| AK | RR | $4.03 | — |
| AL | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| AR | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| AZ | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| CA | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| CO | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| CT | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| DC | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| DE | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| FL | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| GA | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| HI | RR | $4.03 | — |
| IA | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| ID | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| IL | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| IN | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| KS | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| KY | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| LA | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| MA | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| MD | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| ME | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| MI | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| MN | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| MO | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| MS | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| MT | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| NC | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| ND | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| NE | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| NH | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| NJ | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| NM | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| NV | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| NY | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| OH | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| OK | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| OR | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| PA | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| PR | RR | $4.47 | — |
| RI | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| SC | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| SD | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| TN | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| TX | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| UT | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| VA | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| VI | RR | $4.03 | — |
| VT | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| WA | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| WI | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| WV | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| WY | RR | $3.75 | $4.03 |
| AK | UE | $30.05 | — |
| AL | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| AR | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| AZ | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| CA | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| CO | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| CT | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| DC | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| DE | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| FL | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| GA | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| HI | UE | $30.05 | — |
| IA | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| ID | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| IL | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| IN | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| KS | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| KY | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| LA | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| MA | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| MD | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| ME | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| MI | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| MN | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| MO | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| MS | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| MT | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| NC | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| ND | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| NE | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| NH | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| NJ | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| NM | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| NV | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| NY | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| OH | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| OK | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| OR | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| PA | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| PR | UE | $33.48 | — |
| RI | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| SC | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| SD | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| TN | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| TX | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| UT | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| VA | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| VI | UE | $30.05 | — |
| VT | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| WA | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| WI | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| WV | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
| WY | UE | $27.86 | $30.05 |
How the K0733 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 1 K07 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 1 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $36.32–$36.32 |
| Rural fee uplift | 6.2% |
Who bills K0733 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 1 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 504 |
| Referring clinicians | 2,771 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 2,971 |
| States with claims | 42 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Texas, Pennsylvania) | 23% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 437 | 1,784 |
| 2023 | 490 | 2,231 |
| 2024 | 504 | 2,971 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for K0733, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,696 | 1,784 | $29.35 | $21.99 |
| 2023 | 4,518 | 2,231 | $32.02 | $24.13 |
| 2024 | 6,082 | 2,971 | $32.61 | $24.89 |
States with the most K0733 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 544 | $22.45 |
| Texas | 437 | $25.42 |
| Pennsylvania | 395 | $24.42 |
| Florida | 369 | $19.47 |
| Mississippi | 312 | $26.41 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
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 K0733
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $35.51 to $36.32
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.2%: $3.57 to $3.65
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $26.65 to $27.26
- 2006-07-01: K0733 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 K0733?
K0733 is the HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair accessory, 12 to 24 amp hour sealed lead acid battery, each (e.g., gel cell, absorbed glassmat). Short descriptor: "12-24hr sealed lead acid".
How much does Medicare pay for K0733?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $37.10–$44.52; NU (new equipment, purchased): $32.49–$44.63; RR (rental (monthly)): $3.25–$4.47; RR (rental (monthly)): $3.75–$4.47; UE (used equipment, purchased): $24.37–$33.48; UE (used equipment, purchased): $27.86–$33.43. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover K0733?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for K0733 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $35.51 in 2025 to $36.32 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of K0733 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related K07 codes
- K0730 — Controlled dose inhalation drug delivery system ($245.69–$245.69)
- K0738 — Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing ($46.28–$88.58)
- K0739 — Repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes ($20.11–$37.86)
- K0740 — Repair or nonroutine service for oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes
- K0743 — Suction pump, home model, portable, for use on wounds
- K0744 — Absorptive wound dressing for use with suction pump, home model, portable, pad size 16 square inches or less
- K0745 — Absorptive wound dressing for use with suction pump, home model, portable, pad size more than 16 square inches but less than or equal to 48 square inches
- K0746 — Absorptive wound dressing for use with suction pump, home model, portable, pad size greater than 48 square inches
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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.