Shower chair HCPCS code
A shower chair is usually billed under HCPCS code E0240 (Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size); related codes are E0245, E0247, E0248. Medicare does not pay for E0240: coverage code M (Non-covered by Medicare). Medicare treats a bath or shower chair (E0240) and a tub stool (E0245) as convenience items and does not pay for them. A transfer bench (E0247, E0248) is a different code with special coverage instructions.
HCPCS codes for shower chair
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0240 | Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0245 | Tub stool or bench | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| 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 | — | — |
Supplies and accessories
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0241 | Bath tub wall rail, each | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0242 | Bath tub rail, floor base | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0246 | Transfer tub rail attachment | Carrier judgment | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a shower chair?
E0240: Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size. Other shower chair codes: E0245 (Tub stool or bench); E0247 (Trans bench w/wo comm open); E0248 (Hdtrans bench w/wo comm open).
Does Medicare cover a shower chair?
By HCPCS coverage code — E0240: Non-covered by Medicare; E0245: Non-covered by Medicare; E0247: Special coverage instructions apply; E0248: Special coverage instructions apply.
Which supplies and accessories are billed with a shower chair?
E0241 (Bath tub wall rail); E0242 (Bath tub rail floor); E0246 (Transfer tub rail attachment).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0240
- Watch E0240 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0240
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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.