E0116 – Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each

HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Active code Special coverage instructions apply

HCPCS codeE0116
Long description
Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each
Short description
Crutch underarm each no wood
Pricing indicator
32 DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased
Medicare coverage
D Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS category
D1E Other DME
Added
January 1, 1986
Last change
January 1, 2006 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code E0116?

E0116 is a HCPCS Level II code for crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each.

Does Medicare cover E0116?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.

Nearby E codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.