K0044Durable Medical Equipment (Temporary)
Footrest, upper hanger bracket, replacement only, each
Short description: Ftrst upr hanger brac rep ea
- Effective date
- January 1, 2017
- Termination date
- —
Related codes (K-series)
K0001Standard wheelchairK0002Stnd hemi (low seat) whlchrK0003Lightweight wheelchairK0004High strength ltwt whlchrK0005Ultralightweight wheelchairK0006Heavy duty wheelchairK0007Extra heavy duty wheelchairK0008Cstm manual wheelchair/baseK0009Other manual wheelchair/baseK0010Stnd wt frame power whlchrK0011Stnd wt pwr whlchr w controlK0012Ltwt portbl power whlchr
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code K0044?
K0044 is a HCPCS Level II code for Footrest, upper hanger bracket, replacement only, each.
What category is HCPCS code K0044 in?
K0044 falls under the Durable Medical Equipment (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.
When did HCPCS code K0044 become effective?
K0044 has been effective since January 1, 2017, 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.