HCPCS Level II · Temporary codes for DME regional carriers
K0838Power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, single power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About K0838
K0838 is an HCPCS Level II code in the K series (temporary codes for DME regional carriers), describing power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, single power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds.
It was added to HCPCS effective 10/01/2006.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Pwc gp 2 hd sing pow opt cap
- Date added
- 10/01/2006
- Action effective
- 10/01/2006
- BETOS
- D1D
Related K08xx codes
- K0800Power operated vehicle, group 1 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
- K0801Power operated vehicle, group 1 heavy duty, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds
- K0802Power operated vehicle, group 1 very heavy duty, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds
- K0806Power operated vehicle, group 2 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
- K0807Power operated vehicle, group 2 heavy duty, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds
- K0808Power operated vehicle, group 2 very heavy duty, patient weight capacity 451 to 600 pounds
- K0812Power operated vehicle, not otherwise classified
- K0813Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, portable, sling/solid seat and back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
- K0814Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, portable, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
- K0815Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, sling/solid seat and back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
- K0816Power wheelchair, group 1 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
- K0820Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, portable, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
Common questions about K0838
Is HCPCS K0838 still valid?
- Yes. K0838 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover K0838?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.