E1038 – Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE1038
- Long description
- Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
- Short description
- Transport chair pt wt<=300lb
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 2003
- Last change
- January 1, 2006 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E1038?
E1038 is a HCPCS Level II code for transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds.
Does Medicare cover E1038?
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
- E1030 – Wheelchair accessory, ventilator tray, gimbaled
- E1031 – Rollabout chair, any and all types with casters 5" or greater
- E1032 – Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware used with joystick or other drive control interface
- E1033 – Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for headrest, cushioned, any type
- E1034 – Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for lateral trunk or hip support, any type
- E1035 – Multi-positional patient transfer system, with integrated seat, operated by care giver, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 lbs
- E1036 – Multi-positional patient transfer system, extra-wide, with integrated seat, operated by caregiver, patient weight capacity greater than 300 lbs
- E1037 – Transport chair, pediatric size
- E1039 – Transport chair, adult size, heavy duty, patient weight capacity greater than 300 pounds
- E1050 – Fully-reclining wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests
- E1060 – Fully-reclining wheelchair, detachable arms, desk or full length, swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1070 – Fully-reclining wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest
- E1083 – Hemi-wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rest
- E1084 – Hemi-wheelchair, detachable arms desk or full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests
- E1085 – Hemi-wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable foot rests
- E1086 – Hemi-wheelchair detachable arms desk or full length, swing away detachable footrests
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.