K0001 – Standard wheelchair
HCPCS Level II code · K codes: Temporary Codes for DME
HCPCS codeK0001
- Long description
- Standard wheelchair
- Short description
- Standard wheelchair
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 1994
- Last change
- January 1, 1994 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code K0001?
K0001 is a HCPCS Level II code for standard wheelchair.
Does Medicare cover K0001?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby K codes
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.