HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E0981Wheelchair accessory, seat upholstery, replacement only, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E0981
E0981 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing wheelchair accessory, seat upholstery, replacement only, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2004.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Seat upholstery, replacement
- Date added
- 01/01/2004
- Action effective
- 01/01/2004
- 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 E0981
Is HCPCS E0981 still valid?
- Yes. E0981 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E0981?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.