HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E2291Back, planar, for pediatric size wheelchair including fixed attaching hardware
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E2291
E2291 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing back, planar, for pediatric size wheelchair including fixed attaching hardware.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2005, 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
- Planar back for ped size wc
- Date added
- 01/01/2005
- Action effective
- 01/01/2006
- BETOS
- D1D
Related E22xx codes
- E2201Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame, width greater than or equal to 20 inches and less than 24 inches
- E2202Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame width, 24-27 inches
- E2203Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame depth, 20 to less than 22 inches
- E2204Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame depth, 22 to 25 inches
- E2205Manual wheelchair accessory, handrim without projections (includes ergonomic or contoured), any type, replacement only, each
- E2206Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock assembly, complete, replacement only, each
- E2207Wheelchair accessory, crutch and cane holder, each
- E2208Wheelchair accessory, cylinder tank carrier, each
- E2209Accessory, arm trough, with or without hand support, each
- E2210Wheelchair accessory, bearings, any type, replacement only, each
- E2211Manual wheelchair accessory, pneumatic propulsion tire, any size, each
- E2212Manual wheelchair accessory, tube for pneumatic propulsion tire, any size, each
Common questions about E2291
Is HCPCS E2291 still valid?
- Yes. E2291 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E2291?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.