E1087 – High strength lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests

HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Active code Special coverage instructions apply

HCPCS codeE1087
Long description
High strength lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests
Short description
Wheelchair lightwt fixed arm
Pricing indicator
36 DME – capped rental
Medicare coverage
D Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS category
D1D Wheelchairs
Added
January 1, 1986
Last change
January 1, 1989 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code E1087?

E1087 is a HCPCS Level II code for high strength lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests.

Does Medicare cover E1087?

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

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.