K0070 – Rear wheel assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each
HCPCS Level II code · K codes: Temporary Codes for DME
HCPCS codeK0070
- Long description
- Rear wheel assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each
- Short description
- Rr whl compl pne tire rep ea
- 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, 2016 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code K0070?
K0070 is a HCPCS Level II code for rear wheel assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each.
Does Medicare cover K0070?
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
- K0047 – Elevating legrest, upper hanger bracket, replacement only, each
- K0050 – Ratchet assembly, replacement only
- K0051 – Cam release assembly, footrest or legrest, replacement only, each
- K0052 – Swingaway, detachable footrests, replacement only, each
- K0053 – Elevating footrests, articulating (telescoping), each
- K0056 – Seat height less than 17" or equal to or greater than 21" for a high strength, lightweight, or ultralightweight wheelchair
- K0065 – Spoke protectors, each
- K0069 – Rear wheel assembly, complete, with solid tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each
- K0071 – Front caster assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, replacement only, each
- K0072 – Front caster assembly, complete, with semi-pneumatic tire, replacement only, each
- K0073 – Caster pin lock, each
- K0077 – Front caster assembly, complete, with solid tire, replacement only, each
- K0098 – Drive belt for power wheelchair, replacement only
- K0105 – Iv hanger, each
- K0108 – Wheelchair component or accessory, not otherwise specified
- K0195 – Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.