E0986 – Manual wheelchair accessory, power assist system
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0986
- Long description
- Manual wheelchair accessory, power assist system
- Short description
- Man w/c powr assist syst
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 2004
- Last change
- October 1, 2025 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0986?
E0986 is a HCPCS Level II code for manual wheelchair accessory, power assist system.
Does Medicare cover E0986?
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
- E0974 – Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-rollback device, each
- E0978 – Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each
- E0980 – Safety vest, wheelchair
- E0981 – Wheelchair accessory, seat upholstery, replacement only, each
- E0982 – Wheelchair accessory, back upholstery, replacement only, each
- E0983 – Manual wheelchair accessory, power add-on to convert manual wheelchair to motorized wheelchair, joystick control
- E0984 – Manual wheelchair accessory, power add-on to convert manual wheelchair to motorized wheelchair, tiller control
- E0985 – Wheelchair accessory, seat lift mechanism
- E0988 – Manual wheelchair accessory, lever-activated, wheel drive, pair
- E0990 – Wheelchair accessory, elevating leg rest, complete assembly, each
- E0992 – Manual wheelchair accessory, solid seat insert
- E0994 – Arm rest, each
- E0995 – Wheelchair accessory, calf rest/pad, replacement only, each
- E1002 – Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, tilt only
- E1003 – Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, without shear reduction
- E1004 – Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, with mechanical shear reduction
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.