Transport chair HCPCS code
A transport chair is usually billed under HCPCS code E1037 (Transport chair, pediatric size); related codes are E1038, E1039. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $120.03 to $169.86 (RR, rental (monthly)) for E1037, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 36 E1037 services from 4 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for transport chair
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1037 | Transport chair, pediatric size | Special coverage instructions apply | $120.03–$169.86 (RR) | 36 (2024) |
| E1038 | Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds | Special coverage instructions apply | $16.27–$25.27 (RR) | 173,674 (2024) |
| E1039 | Transport chair, adult size, heavy duty, patient weight capacity greater than 300 pounds | Carrier judgment | $38.51–$52.61 (RR) | 3,033 (2024) |
Medicare revenue estimate for E1037
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, E1037 (RR) pays $1,698.60 in PR and $1,200.30 in CA, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Medicare coverage policy
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a transport chair?
E1037: Transport chair, pediatric size. Other transport chair codes: E1038 (Transport chair pt wt<=300lb); E1039 (Transport chair pt wt >300lb).
Does Medicare cover a transport chair?
By HCPCS coverage code — E1037: Special coverage instructions apply; E1038: Special coverage instructions apply; E1039: Carrier judgment.
How much does Medicare pay for a transport chair?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E1037 $120.03 to $169.86 (RR, rental (monthly)); E1038 $16.27 to $25.27 (RR, rental (monthly)); E1039 $38.51 to $52.61 (RR, rental (monthly)).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E1037
- Watch E1037 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E1037
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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.