Mobility scooter HCPCS code
A mobility scooter is usually billed under HCPCS code K0800 (Power operated vehicle, group 1 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds); related codes are K0801, K0802, K0806, K0807, K0808. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $1,000.74 to $1,438.64 (NU, new equipment, purchased) for K0800, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 4,397 K0800 services from 545 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for mobility scooter
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K0800 | Power operated vehicle, group 1 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds | Carrier judgment | $1,000.74–$1,438.64 (NU) | 4,397 (2024) |
| K0801 | Power operated vehicle, group 1 heavy duty, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds | Carrier judgment | $1,814.61–$2,441.80 (NU) | 435 (2024) |
| K0802 | Power operated vehicle, group 1 very heavy duty, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds | Carrier judgment | $2,414.55–$2,971.04 (NU) | — |
| K0806 | Power operated vehicle, group 2 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds | Carrier judgment | $1,748.83–$1,930.97 (NU) | — |
| K0807 | Power operated vehicle, group 2 heavy duty, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds | Carrier judgment | $2,710.26–$2,958.32 (NU) | — |
| K0808 | Power operated vehicle, group 2 very heavy duty, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds | Carrier judgment | $4,189.62–$4,575.25 (NU) | — |
| K0812 | Power operated vehicle, not otherwise classified | Carrier judgment | — | — |
Medicare revenue estimate for K0800
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, K0800 (NU) pays $14,386.40 in PR and $10,007.40 in DC, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a mobility scooter?
K0800: Power operated vehicle, group 1 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds. Other mobility scooter codes: K0801 (Pov group 1 hd 301-450 lbs); K0802 (Pov group 1 vhd 451-600 lbs); K0806 (Pov group 2 std up to 300lbs); K0807 (Pov group 2 hd 301-450 lbs); K0808 (Pov group 2 vhd 451-600 lbs).
Does Medicare cover a mobility scooter?
By HCPCS coverage code — K0800: Carrier judgment; K0801: Carrier judgment; K0802: Carrier judgment; K0806: Carrier judgment; K0807: Carrier judgment; K0808: Carrier judgment.
How much does Medicare pay for a mobility scooter?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): K0800 $1,000.74 to $1,438.64 (NU, new equipment, purchased); K0801 $1,814.61 to $2,441.80 (NU, new equipment, purchased); K0802 $2,414.55 to $2,971.04 (NU, new equipment, purchased); K0806 $1,748.83 to $1,930.97 (NU, new equipment, purchased); K0807 $2,710.26 to $2,958.32 (NU, new equipment, purchased).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under K0800
- Watch K0800 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for K0800
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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.