E1161 – Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE1161
- Long description
- Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space
- Short description
- Manual adult wc w tiltinspac
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 2003
- Last change
- April 1, 2014 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E1161?
E1161 is a HCPCS Level II code for manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space.
Does Medicare cover E1161?
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
- E1092 – Wide heavy duty wheel chair, detachable arms (desk or full length), swing away detachable elevating leg rests
- E1093 – Wide heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms desk or full length arms, swing away detachable footrests
- E1100 – Semi-reclining wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating leg rests
- E1110 – Semi-reclining wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) elevating leg rest
- E1130 – Standard wheelchair, fixed full length arms, fixed or swing away detachable footrests
- E1140 – Wheelchair, detachable arms, desk or full length, swing away detachable footrests
- E1150 – Wheelchair, detachable arms, desk or full length swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1160 – Wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1170 – Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1171 – Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, without footrests or legrest
- E1172 – Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) without footrests or legrest
- E1180 – Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrests
- E1190 – Amputee wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1195 – Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1200 – Amputee wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest
- E1220 – Wheelchair; specially sized or constructed, (indicate brand name, model number, if any) and justification
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.