Shower Chair, Commode & Bath Safety HCPCS Codes
Most bathroom safety items, including shower chairs, tub stools, grab bars and raised toilet seats, have HCPCS codes but are non-covered convenience items under Medicare. Commodes and transfer benches are covered. This category spans 20 active HCPCS codes, 10 of them with a 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee; 7 are not covered by Medicare. Coverage is set by LCD L33736 (Commodes).
Equipment in this category
Medicare coverage policy
All bathroom safety equipment codes
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0160 | Sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode | Special coverage instructions apply | $8.46–$103.94 (NU) | — |
| E0161 | Sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode, with faucet attachment/s | Special coverage instructions apply | $25.28–$38.04 (NU) | — |
| E0162 | Sitz bath chair | Special coverage instructions apply | $132.69–$363.18 (NU) | — |
| E0163 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms | Special coverage instructions apply | $60.15–$139.61 (NU) | 139,220 (2024) |
| E0165 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms | Special coverage instructions apply | $13.91–$27.01 (RR) | 74,923 (2024) |
| E0167 | Pail or pan for use with commode chair, replacement only | Special coverage instructions apply | $12.56–$17.35 (NU) | 42 (2024) |
| E0168 | Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each | Carrier judgment | $137.84–$208.99 (NU) | 8,491 (2024) |
| E0170 | Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, electric, any type | Carrier judgment | $195.98–$251.67 (RR) | 1,507 (2024) |
| E0171 | Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, non-electric, any type | Carrier judgment | $36.34–$45.67 (RR) | — |
| E0172 | Seat lift mechanism placed over or on top of toilet, any type | Non-covered by Medicare statute | Not covered | — |
| E0175 | Foot rest, for use with commode chair, each | Carrier judgment | $77.38–$99.45 (NU) | — |
| E0240 | Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0241 | Bath tub wall rail, each | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0242 | Bath tub rail, floor base | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0243 | Toilet rail, each | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0244 | Raised toilet seat | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0245 | Tub stool or bench | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0246 | Transfer tub rail attachment | Carrier judgment | — | — |
| E0247 | Transfer bench for tub or toilet with or without commode opening | Special coverage instructions apply | — | — |
| E0248 | Transfer bench, heavy duty, for tub or toilet with or without commode opening | Special coverage instructions apply | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which HCPCS codes are used for bathroom safety equipment?
E0163 (Commode chair with fixed arm); E0165 (Commode chair with detacharm); E0168 (Heavyduty/wide commode chair); E0170 (Commode chair electric); E0167 (Commode chair pail or pan).
Which Medicare policy covers bathroom safety equipment?
L33736: Commodes.
Which bathroom safety equipment codes does Medicare pay for most often?
E0163: 139,220 services in 2024; E0165: 74,923 services in 2024; E0168: 8,491 services in 2024; E0170: 1,507 services in 2024; E0167: 42 services in 2024.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0163
- Watch E0163 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0163
Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Not billing or legal advice.