K0838 – Power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, single power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds

HCPCS Level II code · K codes: Temporary Codes for DME

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeK0838
Long description
Power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, single power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds
Short description
Pwc gp 2 hd sing pow opt cap
Pricing indicator
36 DME – capped rental
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
D1D Wheelchairs
Added
October 1, 2006
Last change
October 1, 2006 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code K0838?

K0838 is a HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, single power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds.

Does Medicare cover K0838?

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.