E1240 – Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms, (desk or full length) swing away detachable, elevating legrest
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE1240
- Long description
- Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms, (desk or full length) swing away detachable, elevating legrest
- Short description
- Whchr litwt det arm leg rest
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 1986
- Last change
- January 1, 1989 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E1240?
E1240 is a HCPCS Level II code for lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms, (desk or full length) swing away detachable, elevating legrest.
Does Medicare cover E1240?
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
- 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
- E1235 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, rigid, adjustable, with seating system
- E1236 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, folding, adjustable, with seating system
- E1237 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, rigid, adjustable, without seating system
- E1238 – Wheelchair, pediatric size, folding, adjustable, without seating system
- E1239 – Power wheelchair, pediatric size, not otherwise specified
- E1250 – Lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest
- E1260 – Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest
- E1270 – Lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
- E1280 – Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) elevating legrests
- E1285 – Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest
- E1290 – Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest
- E1295 – Heavy duty wheelchair, fixed full length arms, elevating legrest
- E1296 – Special wheelchair seat height from floor
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.