K0009 – Other manual wheelchair/base
HCPCS Level II code · K codes: Temporary Codes for DME
HCPCS codeK0009
- Long description
- Other manual wheelchair/base
- Short description
- Other manual wheelchair/base
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 1994
- Last change
- July 1, 2013 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code K0009?
K0009 is a HCPCS Level II code for other manual wheelchair/base.
Does Medicare cover K0009?
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
- K0001 – Standard wheelchair
- K0002 – Standard hemi (low seat) wheelchair
- K0003 – Lightweight wheelchair
- K0004 – High strength, lightweight wheelchair
- K0005 – Ultralightweight wheelchair
- K0006 – Heavy duty wheelchair
- K0007 – Extra heavy duty wheelchair
- K0008 – Custom manual wheelchair/base
- K0010 – Standard - weight frame motorized/power wheelchair
- K0011 – Standard - weight frame motorized/power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking
- K0012 – Lightweight portable motorized/power wheelchair
- K0013 – Custom motorized/power wheelchair base
- K0014 – Other motorized/power wheelchair base
- K0015 – Detachable, non-adjustable height armrest, replacement only, each
- K0017 – Detachable, adjustable height armrest, base, replacement only, each
- K0018 – Detachable, adjustable height armrest, upper portion, replacement only, each
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.