E1226 – Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE1226
- Long description
- Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each
- Short description
- Manual fully reclining back
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 1986
- Last change
- January 1, 2005 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E1226?
E1226 is a HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each.
Does Medicare cover E1226?
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
- 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
- E1221 – Wheelchair with fixed arm, footrests
- 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
- E1227 – Special height arms for wheelchair
- E1228 – Special back height for wheelchair
- E1229 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, not otherwise specified
- E1230 – Power operated vehicle (three or four wheel nonhighway) specify brand name and model number
- E1231 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, tilt-in-space, rigid, adjustable, with seating system
- E1232 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, tilt-in-space, folding, adjustable, with seating system
- E1233 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, tilt-in-space, rigid, adjustable, without seating system
- E1234 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, tilt-in-space, folding, adjustable, without seating system
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.