K0005Durable Medical Equipment (Temporary)
Ultralightweight wheelchair
- Effective date
- January 1, 1994
- Termination date
- —
Related codes (K-series)
K0001Standard wheelchairK0002Stnd hemi (low seat) whlchrK0003Lightweight wheelchairK0004High strength ltwt whlchrK0006Heavy duty wheelchairK0007Extra heavy duty wheelchairK0008Cstm manual wheelchair/baseK0009Other manual wheelchair/baseK0010Stnd wt frame power whlchrK0011Stnd wt pwr whlchr w controlK0012Ltwt portbl power whlchrK0013Custom power whlchr base
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code K0005?
K0005 is a HCPCS Level II code for Ultralightweight wheelchair.
What category is HCPCS code K0005 in?
K0005 falls under the Durable Medical Equipment (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.
When did HCPCS code K0005 become effective?
K0005 has been effective since January 1, 1994, 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.