E1270 – Lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE1270
- Long description
- Lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests
- Short description
- Wheelchair lightweight leg r
- 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 E1270?
E1270 is a HCPCS Level II code for lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable elevating legrests.
Does Medicare cover E1270?
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
- 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
- E1240 – Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms, (desk or full length) swing away detachable, elevating legrest
- E1250 – Lightweight wheelchair, fixed full length arms, swing away detachable footrest
- E1260 – Lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest
- 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
- E1297 – Special wheelchair seat depth, by upholstery
- E1298 – Special wheelchair seat depth and/or width, by construction
- E1300 – Whirlpool, portable (overtub type)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.