HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E0971Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E0971
E0971 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1986, and its current record took effect 01/01/2006.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Wheelchair anti-tipping devi
- Date added
- 01/01/1986
- Action effective
- 01/01/2006
- BETOS
- D1D
Related E09xx codes
- E0900Traction stand, free standing, pelvic traction, (e.g., buck's)
- E0910Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar
- E0911Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, attached to bed, with grab bar
- E0912Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, free standing, complete with grab bar
- E0920Fracture frame, attached to bed, includes weights
- E0930Fracture frame, free standing, includes weights
- E0935Continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only
- E0936Continuous passive motion exercise device for use other than knee
- E0940Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar
- E0941Gravity assisted traction device, any type
- E0942Cervical head harness/halter
- E0944Pelvic belt/harness/boot
Common questions about E0971
Is HCPCS E0971 still valid?
- Yes. E0971 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E0971?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.