K0849 – Power wheelchair, group 3 standard, 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 codeK0849
Long description
Power wheelchair, group 3 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds
Short description
Pwc gp 3 std cap chair
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 K0849?

K0849 is a HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair, group 3 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds.

Does Medicare cover K0849?

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.