Wheelchair cushion HCPCS code
A wheelchair cushion is usually billed under HCPCS code E2601 (General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth); related codes are E2602, E2603, E2604, E2605, E2606. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $44.60 to $90.13 (NU, new equipment, purchased) for E2601, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 148,442 E2601 services from 3,424 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for wheelchair cushion
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2601 | General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth | Carrier judgment | $44.60–$90.13 (NU) | 148,442 (2024) |
| E2602 | General use wheelchair seat cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any depth | Carrier judgment | $95.04–$176.02 (NU) | 5,689 (2024) |
| E2603 | Skin protection wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth | Carrier judgment | $115.21–$223.44 (NU) | 4,802 (2024) |
| E2604 | Skin protection wheelchair seat cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any depth | Carrier judgment | $163.68–$277.75 (NU) | 477 (2024) |
| E2605 | Positioning wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth | Carrier judgment | $244.34–$396.77 (NU) | 2,273 (2024) |
| E2606 | Positioning wheelchair seat cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any depth | Carrier judgment | $388.33–$618.94 (NU) | 1,328 (2024) |
| E2607 | Skin protection and positioning wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth | Carrier judgment | $230.85–$427.26 (NU) | 14,298 (2024) |
| E2608 | Skin protection and positioning wheelchair seat cushion, width 22 inches or greater, any depth | Carrier judgment | $296.54–$513.08 (NU) | 781 (2024) |
| E2622 | Skin protection wheelchair seat cushion, adjustable, width less than 22 inches, any depth | Carrier judgment | $388.75–$488.60 (NU) | 11,463 (2024) |
| E2623 | Skin protection wheelchair seat cushion, adjustable, width 22 inches or greater, any depth | Carrier judgment | $491.60–$621.69 (NU) | 671 (2024) |
| E2624 | Skin protection and positioning wheelchair seat cushion, adjustable, width less than 22 inches, any depth | Carrier judgment | $395.03–$492.60 (NU) | 5,816 (2024) |
| E2625 | Skin protection and positioning wheelchair seat cushion, adjustable, width 22 inches or greater, any depth | Carrier judgment | $488.89–$623.63 (NU) | 269 (2024) |
Medicare revenue estimate for E2601
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, E2601 (NU) pays $901.30 in PR and $751.20 in AK, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a wheelchair cushion?
E2601: General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth. Other wheelchair cushion codes: E2602 (Gen w/c cushion wdth >=22 in); E2603 (Skin protect wc cus wd <22in); E2604 (Skin protect wc cus wd>=22in); E2605 (Position wc cush wdth <22 in); E2606 (Position wc cush wdth>=22 in).
Does Medicare cover a wheelchair cushion?
By HCPCS coverage code — E2601: Carrier judgment; E2602: Carrier judgment; E2603: Carrier judgment; E2604: Carrier judgment; E2605: Carrier judgment; E2606: Carrier judgment.
How much does Medicare pay for a wheelchair cushion?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E2601 $44.60 to $90.13 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E2602 $95.04 to $176.02 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E2603 $115.21 to $223.44 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E2604 $163.68 to $277.75 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E2605 $244.34 to $396.77 (NU, new equipment, purchased).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E2601
- Watch E2601 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E2601
Part of Wheelchairs and mobility devices.
Related equipment
- Power wheelchair HCPCS code
- Manual wheelchair HCPCS code
- Transport chair HCPCS code
- Mobility scooter HCPCS code
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.