E1290 – Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE1290
- Long description
- Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest
- Short description
- Wheelchair hvy duty detach a
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
INot payable by Medicare- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Cross reference
- K0006
- Added
- January 1, 1986
- Last change
- April 1, 2001 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E1290?
E1290 is a HCPCS Level II code for heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away detachable footrest.
Does Medicare cover E1290?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code I: Not payable by Medicare. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby E codes
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- E1301 – Whirlpool tub, walk-in, portable
- E1310 – Whirlpool, non-portable (built-in type)
- E1352 – Oxygen accessory, flow regulator capable of positive inspiratory pressure
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.