E1221 – Wheelchair with fixed arm, footrests
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE1221
- Long description
- Wheelchair with fixed arm, footrests
- Short description
- Wheelchair spec size w foot
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 1986
- Last change
- January 1, 1990 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E1221?
E1221 is a HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair with fixed arm, footrests.
Does Medicare cover E1221?
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
- 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
- E1222 – Wheelchair with fixed arm, elevating legrests
- E1223 – Wheelchair with detachable arms, footrests
- E1224 – Wheelchair with detachable arms, elevating legrests
- E1225 – Wheelchair accessory, manual semi-reclining back, (recline greater than 15 degrees, but less than 80 degrees), each
- E1226 – Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each
- E1227 – Special height arms for wheelchair
- E1228 – Special back height for wheelchair
- E1229 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, not otherwise specified
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.