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HCPCS Level II/E-Codes/E2226

E2226 HCPCS Level II Code: Manual wheelchair accessory, caster fork, any size, replacement only, each

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Carrier judgment (CMS coverage code C)
  • Payment category: Inexpensive or routinely purchased DME (pricing indicator 32)
  • BETOS: D1D — Wheelchairs
  • Last CMS action effective: January 1, 2006

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II release. Coverage codes indicate how Medicare treats the code, not whether a specific claim will be paid; payer policy and documentation still govern.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Manual wheelchair accessory, caster fork, any size, replacement only, each is a HCPCS Level II code (E2226). CMS assigns coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Short description: Caster fork replacement only.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to E2226 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • E2220 — Manual wheelchair accessory, solid (rubber/plastic) propulsion tire, any size, replacement only, each
  • E2221 — Manual wheelchair accessory, solid (rubber/plastic) caster tire (removable), any size, replacement only, each
  • E2222 — Manual wheelchair accessory, solid (rubber/plastic) caster tire with integrated wheel, any size, replacement only, each
  • E2224 — Manual wheelchair accessory, propulsion wheel excludes tire, any size, replacement only, each
  • E2225 — Manual wheelchair accessory, caster wheel excludes tire, any size, replacement only, each
  • E2227 — Manual wheelchair accessory, gear reduction drive wheel, each
  • E2228 — Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel braking system and lock, complete, each
  • E2230 — Manual wheelchair accessory, manual standing system
  • E2231 — Manual wheelchair accessory, solid seat support base (replaces sling seat), includes any type mounting hardware
  • E2291 — Back, planar, for pediatric size wheelchair including fixed attaching hardware