E0117 – Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0117
- Long description
- Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each
- Short description
- Underarm springassist crutch
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 2003
- Last change
- April 1, 2014 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0117?
E0117 is a HCPCS Level II code for crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each.
Does Medicare cover E0117?
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
- E0100 – Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip
- E0105 – Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips
- E0110 – Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips
- E0111 – Crutch forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, each, with tip and handgrips
- E0112 – Crutches underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
- E0113 – Crutch underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, each, with pad, tip and handgrip
- E0114 – Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
- E0116 – Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each
- E0118 – Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or without wheels, each
- E0130 – Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height
- E0135 – Walker, folding (pickup), adjustable or fixed height
- E0140 – Walker, with trunk support, adjustable or fixed height, any type
- E0141 – Walker, rigid, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height
- E0143 – Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height
- E0144 – Walker, enclosed, four sided framed, rigid or folding, wheeled with posterior seat
- E0147 – Walker, heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.