K0898 HCPCS code: Power wheelchair, not otherwise classified
K0898 is the HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair, not otherwise classified. 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.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | K codes — Temporary codes for DME MACs |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 2006-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2006-10-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
| practitioner claims | 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
What changed for K0898
- 2006-10-01: K0898 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 K0898?
K0898 is the HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair, not otherwise classified. Short descriptor: "Power wheelchair noc".
Does Medicare cover K0898?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of K0898 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related K08 codes
- K0800 — Power operated vehicle, group 1 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds ($100.07–$1,438.64)
- K0801 — Power operated vehicle, group 1 heavy duty, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds ($181.46–$2,441.80)
- K0802 — Power operated vehicle, group 1 very heavy duty, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds ($241.46–$2,971.04)
- K0806 — Power operated vehicle, group 2 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds ($174.88–$1,930.97)
- K0807 — Power operated vehicle, group 2 heavy duty, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds ($271.02–$2,958.32)
- K0808 — Power operated vehicle, group 2 very heavy duty, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds ($418.96–$4,575.25)
- K0812 — Power operated vehicle, not otherwise classified
- K0813 — Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, portable, sling/solid seat and back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds ($312.68–$422.33)
- K0814 — Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, portable, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds ($321.31–$496.89)
- K0815 — Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, sling/solid seat and back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds ($350.06–$559.30)
- K0816 — Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds ($327.71–$529.49)
- K0820 — Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, portable, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds ($317.50–$467.11)
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Next steps
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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.