HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E1171Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, without footrests or legrest
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E1171
E1171 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, without footrests or legrest.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1986, and its current record took effect 01/01/1989.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Wheelchair amputee w/o leg r
- Date added
- 01/01/1986
- Action effective
- 01/01/1989
- BETOS
- D1D
Related E11xx codes
- E1100Semi-reclining wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests
- E1110Semi-reclining wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) elevating leg rest
- E1130Standard wheelchair, fixed full length arms, fixed or swing away detachable footrests
- E1140Wheelchair, detachable arms, desk or full length, swing away detachable footrests
- E1150Wheelchair, detachable arms, desk or full length swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1160Wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1161Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space
- E1170Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1172Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) without footrests or legrest
- E1180Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrests
- E1190Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1195Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
Common questions about E1171
Is HCPCS E1171 still valid?
- Yes. E1171 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E1171?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.