E1290Durable Medical Equipment
Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away
Short description: Wheelchair hvy duty detach a
- Effective date
- April 1, 2001
- Termination date
- —
Related codes (E-series)
E0100Cane adjust/fixed with tipE0105Cane adjust/fixed quad/3 proE0110Crutch forearm pairE0111Crutch forearm eachE0112Crutch underarm pair woodE0113Crutch underarm each woodE0114Crutch underarm pair no woodE0116Crutch underarm each no woodE0117Underarm springassist crutchE0118Crutch substituteE0130Walker rigid adjust/fixed htE0135Walker folding adjust/fixed
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E1290?
E1290 is a HCPCS Level II code for Heavy duty wheelchair, detachable arms (desk or full length) swing away.
What category is HCPCS code E1290 in?
E1290 falls under the Durable Medical Equipment category of HCPCS Level II.
When did HCPCS code E1290 become effective?
E1290 has been effective since April 1, 2001, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.
HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.