K0056 Seat height less than 17" or equal to or greater than 21" for a high strength, lightweight, or ultralightweight wheelchair
Short descriptor: Seat ht <17 or >=21 ltwt wc
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K0056 is the HCPCS Level II code for Seat height less than 17" or equal to or greater than 21" for a high strength, lightweight, or ultralightweight wheelchair (2026). It belongs to Section K — Durable Medical Equipment (Temporary). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Carrier judgment (code C)
- Part B Pricing
- Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (indicator 32)
- Type of Service
- Used durable medical equipment (DME)
- Effective Date
- 1999-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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