Walker, Cane & Crutch HCPCS Codes and Medicare Fees
Walkers, canes and crutches are inexpensive or routinely purchased DME, bought outright or rented, with fees set per state. This category spans 31 active HCPCS codes, 28 of them with a 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee; 1 are not covered by Medicare. Coverage is set by LCD L33791 (Walkers); LCD L33733 (Canes and Crutches).
Equipment in this category
Medicare coverage policy
All walkers, canes and crutches codes
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0100 | Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip | Special coverage instructions apply | $25.53–$48.89 (NU) | 27,202 (2024) |
| E0105 | Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips | Special coverage instructions apply | $59.50–$86.55 (NU) | 16,190 (2024) |
| E0110 | Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips | Special coverage instructions apply | $93.99–$141.62 (NU) | 1,179 (2024) |
| E0111 | Crutch forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, each, with tip and handgrips | Special coverage instructions apply | $64.50–$80.49 (NU) | 96 (2024) |
| E0112 | Crutches underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips | Special coverage instructions apply | $44.83–$63.92 (NU) | 21 (2024) |
| E0113 | Crutch underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, each, with pad, tip and handgrip | Special coverage instructions apply | $25.61–$55.77 (NU) | — |
| E0114 | Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips | Special coverage instructions apply | $57.17–$88.73 (NU) | 44,541 (2024) |
| E0116 | Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each | Special coverage instructions apply | $33.62–$44.38 (NU) | 115 (2024) |
| E0117 | Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each | Special coverage instructions apply | $27.45–$32.96 (RR) | — |
| E0118 | Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or without wheels, each | Carrier judgment | — | — |
| E0130 | Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height | Special coverage instructions apply | $53.50–$86.89 (NU) | 235 (2024) |
| E0135 | Walker, folding (pickup), adjustable or fixed height | Special coverage instructions apply | $53.50–$105.44 (NU) | 15,241 (2024) |
| E0140 | Walker, with trunk support, adjustable or fixed height, any type | Special coverage instructions apply | $31.98–$45.71 (RR) | 15,834 (2024) |
| E0141 | Walker, rigid, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height | Special coverage instructions apply | $55.55–$122.01 (NU) | 8,030 (2024) |
| E0143 | Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height | Special coverage instructions apply | $55.55–$125.91 (NU) | 508,460 (2024) |
| E0144 | Walker, enclosed, four sided framed, rigid or folding, wheeled with posterior seat | Special coverage instructions apply | $34.36–$40.66 (RR) | — |
| E0147 | Walker, heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance | Special coverage instructions apply | $485.80–$704.04 (NU) | 1,885 (2024) |
| E0148 | Walker, heavy duty, without wheels, rigid or folding, any type, each | Carrier judgment | $97.28–$150.10 (NU) | 2,149 (2024) |
| E0149 | Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type | Carrier judgment | $12.30–$24.46 (RR) | 71,219 (2024) |
| E0150 | Combination wheeled walker with seat and transport chair, folding, adjustable or fixed height | Carrier judgment | — | — |
| E0152 | Walker, battery powered, wheeled, folding, adjustable or fixed height | Not payable by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0153 | Platform attachment, forearm crutch, each | Carrier judgment | $84.07–$127.23 (NU) | 181 (2024) |
| E0154 | Platform attachment, walker, each | Carrier judgment | $56.73–$100.28 (NU) | 8,306 (2024) |
| E0155 | Wheel attachment, rigid pick-up walker, per pair | Carrier judgment | $24.46–$43.61 (NU) | 2,042 (2024) |
| E0156 | Seat attachment, walker | Carrier judgment | $18.52–$87.45 (NU) | 146,461 (2024) |
| E0157 | Crutch attachment, walker, each | Carrier judgment | $61.44–$84.96 (NU) | 34 (2024) |
| E0158 | Leg extensions for walker, per set of four (4) | Carrier judgment | $25.09–$39.29 (NU) | 1,081 (2024) |
| E0159 | Brake attachment for wheeled walker, replacement, each | Carrier judgment | $16.72–$22.09 (NU) | 3,556 (2024) |
| A4635 | Underarm pad, crutch, replacement, each | Special coverage instructions apply | $6.19–$15.36 (NU) | — |
| A4636 | Replacement, handgrip, cane, crutch, or walker, each | Special coverage instructions apply | $2.90–$5.47 (NU) | 523 (2024) |
| A4637 | Replacement, tip, cane, crutch, walker, each. | Special coverage instructions apply | $2.20–$3.48 (NU) | 416 (2024) |
Frequently asked questions
Which HCPCS codes are used for walkers, canes and crutches?
E0143 (Walker folding wheeled w/o s); E0156 (Walker seat attachment); E0149 (Heavy duty wheeled walker); E0114 (Crutch underarm pair no wood); E0100 (Cane adjust/fixed with tip).
Which Medicare policy covers walkers, canes and crutches?
L33791: Walkers; L33733: Canes and Crutches.
Which walkers, canes and crutches codes does Medicare pay for most often?
E0143: 508,460 services in 2024; E0156: 146,461 services in 2024; E0149: 71,219 services in 2024; E0114: 44,541 services in 2024; E0100: 27,202 services in 2024.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0143
- Watch E0143 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0143
Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Not billing or legal advice.