Crutches HCPCS code
Crutches are usually billed under HCPCS code E0110 (Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips); related codes are E0111, E0112, E0113, E0114, E0116. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $93.99 to $141.62 (NU, new equipment, purchased) for E0110, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 1,179 E0110 services from 481 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for crutches
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
Supplies and accessories
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Medicare revenue estimate for E0110
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, E0110 (NU) pays $1,416.20 in PR and $939.90 in AL, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Medicare coverage policy
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for crutches?
E0110: Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips. Other crutches codes: E0111 (Crutch forearm each); E0112 (Crutch underarm pair wood); E0113 (Crutch underarm each wood); E0114 (Crutch underarm pair no wood); E0116 (Crutch underarm each no wood).
Does Medicare cover crutches?
By HCPCS coverage code — E0110: Special coverage instructions apply; E0111: Special coverage instructions apply; E0112: Special coverage instructions apply; E0113: Special coverage instructions apply; E0114: Special coverage instructions apply; E0116: Special coverage instructions apply.
How much does Medicare pay for crutches?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0110 $93.99 to $141.62 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0111 $64.50 to $80.49 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0112 $44.83 to $63.92 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0113 $25.61 to $55.77 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0114 $57.17 to $88.73 (NU, new equipment, purchased).
Which supplies and accessories are billed with crutches?
A4635 (Underarm crutch pad); A4636 (Handgrip for cane etc); A4637 (Repl tip cane/crutch/walker).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0110
- Watch E0110 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0110
Part of Walkers, canes and crutches.
Related equipment
Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare utilization; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Fees are Medicare allowables (non-rural, by state), not commercial rates. Code choice depends on the exact item; check the descriptor. Not billing or legal advice.