Walker HCPCS code
A walker is usually billed under HCPCS code E0130 (Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height); related codes are E0135, E0140, E0141, E0143, E0144. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $53.50 to $86.89 (NU, new equipment, purchased) for E0130, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 235 E0130 services from 79 suppliers in 2024. There is no separate code for a rollator. A four-wheeled walker with a seat is billed under the wheeled walker codes, with a seat attachment (E0156) where it applies; check each descriptor against the product.
HCPCS codes for walker
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Supplies and accessories
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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 E0130
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, E0130 (NU) pays $868.90 in PR and $535.00 in AZ, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Medicare coverage policy
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a walker?
E0130: Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height. Other walker codes: E0135 (Walker folding adjust/fixed); E0140 (Walker w trunk support); E0141 (Rigid wheeled walker adj/fix); E0143 (Walker folding wheeled w/o s); E0144 (Enclosed walker w rear seat).
Does Medicare cover a walker?
By HCPCS coverage code — E0130: Special coverage instructions apply; E0135: Special coverage instructions apply; E0140: Special coverage instructions apply; E0141: Special coverage instructions apply; E0143: Special coverage instructions apply; E0144: Special coverage instructions apply.
How much does Medicare pay for a walker?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0130 $53.50 to $86.89 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0135 $53.50 to $105.44 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0140 $31.98 to $45.71 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0141 $55.55 to $122.01 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0143 $55.55 to $125.91 (NU, new equipment, purchased).
Which supplies and accessories are billed with a walker?
E0154 (Walker platform attachment); E0155 (Walker wheel attachment,pair); E0156 (Walker seat attachment); E0158 (Walker leg extenders set of4); E0159 (Brake for wheeled walker); A4636 (Handgrip for cane etc); A4637 (Repl tip cane/crutch/walker).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0130
- Watch E0130 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0130
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.