E1017 – Heavy duty shock absorber for heavy duty or extra heavy duty manual wheelchair, each
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE1017
- Long description
- Heavy duty shock absorber for heavy duty or extra heavy duty manual wheelchair, each
- Short description
- Hd shck absrbr for hd man wc
- Pricing indicator
32DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 2003
- Last change
- January 1, 2003 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E1017?
E1017 is a HCPCS Level II code for heavy duty shock absorber for heavy duty or extra heavy duty manual wheelchair, each.
Does Medicare cover E1017?
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
- E1008 – Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, with power shear reduction
- E1009 – Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, mechanically linked leg elevation system, including pushrod and leg rest, each
- E1010 – Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, power leg elevation system, including leg rest, pair
- E1011 – Modification to pediatric size wheelchair, width adjustment package (not to be dispensed with initial chair)
- E1012 – Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, center mount power elevating leg rest/platform, complete system, any type, each
- E1014 – Reclining back, addition to pediatric size wheelchair
- E1015 – Shock absorber for manual wheelchair, each
- E1016 – Shock absorber for power wheelchair, each
- E1018 – Heavy duty shock absorber for heavy duty or extra heavy duty power wheelchair, each
- E1020 – Residual limb support system for wheelchair, any type
- E1022 – Wheelchair transportation securement system, any type includes all components and accessories
- E1023 – Wheelchair transit securement system, includes all components and accessories
- E1028 – Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware, other
- E1029 – Wheelchair accessory, ventilator tray, fixed
- E1030 – Wheelchair accessory, ventilator tray, gimbaled
- E1031 – Rollabout chair, any and all types with casters 5" or greater
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.