K0855 – Power wheelchair, group 3 extra heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 601 pounds or more

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

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeK0855
Long description
Power wheelchair, group 3 extra heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 601 pounds or more
Short description
Pwc gp 3 xhd 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 K0855?

K0855 is a HCPCS Level II code for power wheelchair, group 3 extra heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 601 pounds or more.

Does Medicare cover K0855?

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.