K0856Durable Medical Equipment (Temporary)
Power wheelchair, group 3 standard, single power option, sling/solid seat/back,
Short description: Pwc gp3 std sing pow opt s/b
- Effective date
- October 1, 2006
- 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 K0856?
K0856 is a HCPCS Level II code for Power wheelchair, group 3 standard, single power option, sling/solid seat/back,.
What category is HCPCS code K0856 in?
K0856 falls under the Durable Medical Equipment (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.
When did HCPCS code K0856 become effective?
K0856 has been effective since October 1, 2006, 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.