E0953 – Wheelchair accessory, lateral thigh or knee support, any type including fixed mounting hardware, each
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0953
- Long description
- Wheelchair accessory, lateral thigh or knee support, any type including fixed mounting hardware, each
- Short description
- W/c lateral thigh/knee sup
- Pricing indicator
32DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 2018
- Last change
- January 1, 2018 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0953?
E0953 is a HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, lateral thigh or knee support, any type including fixed mounting hardware, each.
Does Medicare cover E0953?
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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- E0947 – Fracture frame, attachments for complex pelvic traction
- E0948 – Fracture frame, attachments for complex cervical traction
- E0950 – Wheelchair accessory, tray, each
- E0951 – Heel loop/holder, any type, with or without ankle strap, each
- E0952 – Toe loop/holder, any type, each
- E0954 – Wheelchair accessory, foot box, any type, includes attachment and mounting hardware, each foot
- E0955 – Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each
- E0956 – Wheelchair accessory, lateral trunk or hip support, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each
- E0957 – Wheelchair accessory, medial thigh support, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each
- E0958 – Manual wheelchair accessory, one-arm drive attachment, each
- E0959 – Manual wheelchair accessory, adapter for amputee, each
- E0960 – Wheelchair accessory, shoulder harness/straps or chest strap, including any type mounting hardware
- E0961 – Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.