E0171 – Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, non-electric, any type
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0171
- Long description
- Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, non-electric, any type
- Short description
- Commode chair non-electric
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 2006
- Last change
- January 1, 2006 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0171?
E0171 is a HCPCS Level II code for commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, non-electric, any type.
Does Medicare cover E0171?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby E codes
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- E0162 – Sitz bath chair
- E0163 – Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms
- E0165 – Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms
- E0167 – Pail or pan for use with commode chair, replacement only
- E0168 – Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each
- E0170 – Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, electric, any type
- E0172 – Seat lift mechanism placed over or on top of toilet, any type
- E0175 – Foot rest, for use with commode chair, each
- E0181 – Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
- E0182 – Pump for alternating pressure pad, for replacement only
- E0183 – Powered pressure reducing underlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
- E0184 – Dry pressure mattress
- E0185 – Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
- E0186 – Air pressure mattress
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.