E1296 – Special wheelchair seat height from floor

HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Active code Special coverage instructions apply

HCPCS codeE1296
Long description
Special wheelchair seat height from floor
Short description
Wheelchair special seat heig
Pricing indicator
32 DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased
Medicare coverage
D Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS category
D1D Wheelchairs
Added
January 1, 1986
Last change
January 1, 1989 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code E1296?

E1296 is a HCPCS Level II code for special wheelchair seat height from floor.

Does Medicare cover E1296?

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

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.