K0842 – Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, multiple power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds

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

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeK0842
Long description
Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, multiple power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
Short description
Pwc gp2 std mult 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 K0842?

K0842 is a HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair, group 2 standard, multiple power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds.

Does Medicare cover K0842?

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.