{"id":174795,"date":"2026-08-10T14:11:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T14:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/?p=174795"},"modified":"2026-08-17T12:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:09:21","slug":"hcpcs-code-k0041","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-k0041\/","title":{"rendered":"HCPCS code K0041: Large size footplate billing guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"HCPCS Code K0041: Large size footplate billing guide (2026)\",\"description\":\"HCPCS Code K0041 (Large size footplate, each) covers a wheelchair DME accessory. Learn Medicare coverage criteria, 2026 fee schedule, documentation, and billing tips.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-k0041\/\",\"audience\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalAudience\",\"audienceType\":\"Clinician\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dr Vanja Kitanova\",\"jobTitle\":\"Medical Reviewer\",\"affiliation\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Pabau\"},\"knowsAbout\":[\"Medical Coding\",\"Clinical Documentation\",\"Healthcare Billing\",\"Clinical Safety\"],\"sameAs\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/author\/vanja\/\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-07-01\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-10\"}<\/script>\n\n\n        <div id=\"key_takeaways\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Key-Takeaways-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Key takeaways\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>HCPCS code K0041 describes a large size footplate, billed as one unit per footplate under Medicare&rsquo;s DME benefit.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Coverage depends on the wheelchair base qualifying for the accessory and on documented medical necessity under CMS Policy Article A52504.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>K0040 covers an adjustable angle footplate, and K0042 covers a standard size footplate on a replacement-only basis.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Most denials trace back to the physician order, the size justification in the notes, or a same-or-similar equipment conflict.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Practice management software like Pabau keeps the order, the clinical note, and the claim on one record for audit review.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HCPCS code K0041 covers a large size footplate supplied as a wheelchair accessory. The official descriptor is \u00ab\u00a0Large size footplate, each,\u00a0\u00bb so the code is billed per footplate rather than per pair. A patient who needs two large footplates gets two units of K0041.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">K0041 sits in the HCPCS Level II K-series, which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains for wheelchair options and accessories. DME suppliers use these codes to bill Medicare for components beyond the wheelchair base itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u00ab\u00a0large size\u00a0\u00bb designation is what separates K0041 from the codes either side of it. K0040 covers an adjustable angle footplate. K0042 covers a standard size footplate, and only as a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-k0041-code-details-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">K0041 code details at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Attribute<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">K0041<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Short descriptor<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Large size footplate, each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">HCPCS Level II, K-series (wheelchair accessories)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Maintained by<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Unit of service<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Each (bill one unit per footplate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Active (2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Governing policy<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">CMS Policy Article A52504 (Wheelchair Options\/Accessories)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Claim type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claim via DME MAC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-medicare-fee-schedule-for-hcpcs-code-k0041\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicare fee schedule for HCPCS code K0041<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicare pays for K0041 through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/payment\/fee-schedules\/dmepos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DMEPOS fee schedule<\/a>, which covers durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. Rates move with geographic adjustment and MAC jurisdiction. Confirm the current amount with your DME MAC before billing, since CMS updates the schedule every January 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicare then pays 80% of the allowed amount once the beneficiary&rsquo;s deductible is met. The beneficiary owes the remaining 20% unless supplemental coverage picks it up. Tracking both halves at the claim level saves billing staff a manual reconciliation on every delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/billing_codes\/hcpcs-code-k0041\/automate-claims-through-healthcode.webp\" alt=\"Pabau claims and billing dashboard\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&rsquo;s claims management keeps the insurer&rsquo;s share and the patient&rsquo;s balance on one record, so billing staff are not reconciling two figures by hand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-drives-the-allowed-amount\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What drives the allowed amount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CMS sets the rates annually and adjusts them for geographic locality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The schedule pays rural and non-rural suppliers at different amounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive bidding rules override the standard rate inside contract areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only your DME MAC can confirm the allowed amount for your locality and supplier status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2026 figures come from the DMEPOS update that took effect January 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppliers inside a competitive bidding area should check whether K0041 falls in a bid category before applying the standard rate. Outside contract areas, the national fee schedule applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-coverage-criteria-for-k0041\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coverage criteria for K0041<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CMS Policy Article A52504 governs coverage for wheelchair options and accessories, K0041 included. A large size footplate is covered when it is medically necessary and appropriate for the patient&rsquo;s wheelchair base. Coverage is never automatic. The DME MAC decides whether the accessory suits the beneficiary&rsquo;s documented needs and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conditions below usually have to be met before K0041 is covered. Individual DME MAC requirements vary, so confirm with your regional contractor before billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The patient uses a wheelchair that is covered and appropriate for their needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The footplate size is clinically indicated by the beneficiary&rsquo;s foot size or anatomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A treating physician or non-physician practitioner has documented medical necessity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The item is not already bundled into the wheelchair base allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beneficiary&rsquo;s diagnosis supports the need for both the wheelchair and the accessory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical necessity is the central test. The most common review failure is a record that never explains the size choice. It has to say why this patient needs a large footplate instead of the standard one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That explanation usually starts with a seating assessment carried out in physical therapy or occupational therapy. Ask the referring team for it in writing before delivery, and file it with the order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practices supplying equipment directly rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/inventory-management-software\/\">inventory management software<\/a> to know what&rsquo;s in stock before promising it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-documentation-requirements-for-k0041\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documentation requirements for K0041<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation for a K0041 claim stays on file and has to be produced for DME MAC audit review. A claim that clears initial processing can still be recouped later if the supporting records are thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physician&rsquo;s written order:<\/strong> a valid order naming the item by HCPCS code or descriptor, dated on or before delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical records:<\/strong> clinical notes covering the diagnosis, the functional limitation, and why the large footplate is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN):<\/strong> required for some wheelchair base codes, so confirm with your DME MAC whether accessories need one in your jurisdiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delivery confirmation:<\/strong> proof the item reached the beneficiary, by signature or an accepted equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supplier documentation:<\/strong> records showing the item supplied matches the billed code and size specification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structured clinical forms keep that set consistent from one delivery to the next. Storing each document against the client record, rather than in a paper folder, also cuts retrieval time when a DME MAC asks for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records held in secure patient data tools stay searchable and access-controlled. That matters for the HIPAA compliance duties DME suppliers carry as covered entities.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Run a four-point check before every K0041 submission. Confirm the physician order is dated on or before delivery. Confirm the clinical notes show the functional limitation and justify the large size. Confirm you hold a signed delivery record. Missing any one of the four is the most common audit denial.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-icd-10-diagnosis-codes-that-support-k0041\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ICD-10 diagnosis codes that support K0041<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supporting ICD-10 diagnosis code has to appear on the claim and in the patient&rsquo;s medical records. It must reflect a condition that creates a need for a wheelchair and, specifically, for a large size footplate. The categories below come up most often. The treating physician&rsquo;s documented judgment decides which codes apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">ICD-10 category<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Example codes<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Clinical context<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Neuromuscular conditions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">G35 (Multiple sclerosis), G12.21 (ALS)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Weakness or spasticity affecting lower extremity support needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Hemiplegia\/hemiparesis<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">G81.90, G81.94<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Post-stroke or neurological unilateral weakness requiring an adaptive footplate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Spinal cord injuries<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S14.109A (cervical), S24.109A (thoracic)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Paralysis or incomplete injury affecting mobility and lower extremity positioning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Muscular dystrophy<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">G71.00, G71.01<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Progressive muscle weakness requiring a larger footplate for support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Mobility impairment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Z99.3 (dependence on wheelchair), Z74.09 (other reduced mobility)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">General mobility dependence, used only where the equipment need is documented elsewhere<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Lower extremity anomaly<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Q66.8x, Q72 series<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Congenital foot or limb abnormality requiring a non-standard footplate size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check every code against current CMS coding guidelines before submission. A diagnosis that does not match the patient&rsquo;s documented condition is an audit risk and may be a billing error. An EHR integration between clinical records and the billing system keeps the diagnosis on the claim aligned with what the clinician wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-noncovered-uses-and-common-claim-denials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noncovered uses and common claim denials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DME MACs apply strict rules to wheelchair accessory claims, and a handful of scenarios predictably fail. Knowing which ones tells you where to check before the claim leaves your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wrong wheelchair base:<\/strong> K0041 is denied if the base is not a qualifying type for the accessory. Strong medical necessity documentation will not save it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missing or late physician&rsquo;s order:<\/strong> the order must be dated on or before delivery. An order that arrives afterwards does not satisfy the rule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-qualifying diagnosis:<\/strong> ICD-10 codes that do not support wheelchair use, or do not establish a need for the large size variant, lead to denial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bundling conflict:<\/strong> if the footplate is already in the allowance for the wheelchair base code, billing K0041 separately creates a duplicate billing error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Same-or-similar equipment:<\/strong> if the beneficiary received a similar item inside the replacement period, the claim fails unless the record justifies replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competitive bidding area rules:<\/strong> suppliers outside the relevant contract cannot bill Medicare for covered DME items in that area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the DME MAC for the specific reason code before you appeal. Many denials are overturned at first-level appeal once the documentation is resubmitted properly. Logging denial reasons in a practice management platform shows which record is missing most often, so staff can fix it upstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-related-footplate-and-wheelchair-accessory-codes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related footplate and wheelchair accessory codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking the right footplate code means telling K0041 apart from its neighbors in the K-series. Billing the wrong size or feature is a common coding error. The table below covers the codes that get confused most often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Descriptor<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Key distinction<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">K0040<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Adjustable angle footplate, each<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Use when the footplate angle has to be adjusted for the patient&rsquo;s ankle or foot position, rather than enlarged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">K0041<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Large size footplate, each<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Use when the patient&rsquo;s foot size or anatomy needs a larger-than-standard footplate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">K0042<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Standard size footplate, replacement only, each<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Replacement only. Bill it when a standard footplate on an existing chair is replaced, never on initial issue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">E0981<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Wheelchair accessory, seat upholstery, replacement only, each<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">A seating component rather than a footplate, and also replacement only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing between K0040 and K0041 is a choice between angle adjustment and size. The clinical record has to say which one the patient needs, because an order asking for \u00ab\u00a0a footplate\u00a0\u00bb will not survive review. Verify each descriptor against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/coding-billing\/healthcare-common-procedure-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HCPCS Level II<\/a> code set, which CMS revises quarterly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walker accessories follow the same pattern. E0155 and E0159 are billed per item against a qualifying base device, and each carries its own replacement rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-billing-tips-that-prevent-k0041-denials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Billing tips that prevent K0041 denials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most K0041 denials start before the claim is sent. The errors below turn up most often in DME billing for wheelchair accessories. A shared medical coding cheat sheet keeps a mixed billing team working from the same descriptors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bill per unit:<\/strong> K0041 is billed as each, so two footplates mean two units rather than one line with a modifier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coordinate with the wheelchair base code:<\/strong> confirm the base code does not already bundle footplate coverage, and check the CMS bundling edits first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document the size justification:<\/strong> the notes must say why a large size footplate is needed instead of a standard one. A line reading \u00ab\u00a0wheelchair accessories needed\u00a0\u00bb is not enough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the order wording:<\/strong> the order should name K0041 or \u00ab\u00a0large size footplate\u00a0\u00bb, because a generic order for wheelchair accessories may not qualify<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check same-or-similar history:<\/strong> confirm the patient has not received a similar item through Medicare inside the applicable timeframe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retain records long enough:<\/strong> DME suppliers typically hold records for seven years, so make sure your system supports retrieval that far back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teams handling many HCPCS codes across a large patient population get more from practice management features that flag incomplete documentation before submission. Missing orders and diagnosis mismatches then surface at the point of entry instead of after a denial. Digital intake and clinical forms keep that documentation structured and audit-ready from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/billing_codes\/hcpcs-code-k0041\/customizable-consent-and-intake-forms.webp\" alt=\"Customizable consent and intake forms in Pabau\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&rsquo;s customizable intake and consent forms capture the size justification and order details a K0041 claim needs, in the same client record.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Audit your K0041 claims quarterly for same-or-similar equipment denials. Pull every claim billed in the past 12 months and cross-reference it against Medicare&rsquo;s same-or-similar equipment records. Catching a replacement-period conflict before submission avoids the slowest denial category in DME billing.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related HCPCS codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-e0601-cpap-device\/\">HCPCS code E0601 \u2014 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Device<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-k0108\/\">HCPCS Code K0108 \u2014 Wheelchair component or accessory, NOS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-k0606\/\">HCPCS code K0606 \u2014 Wearable defibrillator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-k0738\/\">HCPCS code K0738 \u2014 Portable gaseous oxygen system rental<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-pabau-supports-dme-documentation-and-claim-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Pabau supports DME documentation and claim tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single K0041 claim leans on five records: the physician order, the clinical note, the coding decision, the claim, and the delivery proof. In many DME operations those five sit in five different places. The order is in a paper folder, the diagnosis gets retyped into a billing tool, and the delivery slip lands somewhere else again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practice management software like Pabau holds all five against one client record. Billing staff can open the clinical note, check the diagnosis, and confirm the order date before the claim goes out. Nobody has to email a colleague for the delivery slip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That matters most for K-series codes, where the size justification and the order wording decide the outcome. Pabau&rsquo;s claims management software also records what each claim is still waiting on. Incomplete files then get caught before submission rather than after a denial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The effect shows up in admin time as much as in denial rates. Repetitive paperwork is also a known driver of burnout in healthcare, so taking it away protects the people doing the billing.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"book_a_demo\">\n            <div class=\"left-side\">\n                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logo.svg\"\n                        alt=\"Logo\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                    \/>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"heading\">\n                    Reduce DME claim denials with Pabau                <\/h3>\n\n                <p class=\"description\">\n                    Pabau&rsquo;s claims management tools help DME suppliers capture the right documentation and code accurately. Billing teams can track every claim outcome without switching between systems.                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"button-group\">\n                    <a href=\"\/book-demo\/\" class=\"btn btn-scale-effect btn-cta-color btn-md\">\n                        <span class=\"btn-text\">Book a demo<\/span>\n                        <div class=\"btn-icon btn-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <svg\n                                width=\"14\"\n                                height=\"12\"\n                                viewBox=\"0 0 14 12\"\n                                fill=\"none\"\n                                xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                            >\n                                <path\n                                    d=\"M0.75 4.77295C0.335786 4.77295 0 5.10874 0 5.52295C0 5.93716 0.335786 6.27295 0.75 6.27295V5.52295V4.77295ZM13.2803 6.05328C13.5732 5.76039 13.5732 5.28551 13.2803 4.99262L8.50736 0.219648C8.21447 -0.073245 7.73959 -0.073245 7.4467 0.219648C7.15381 0.512542 7.15381 0.987415 7.4467 1.28031L11.6893 5.52295L7.4467 9.76559C7.15381 10.0585 7.15381 10.5334 7.4467 10.8263C7.73959 11.1191 8.21447 11.1191 8.50736 10.8263L13.2803 6.05328ZM0.75 5.52295V6.27295L12.75 6.27295V5.52295V4.77295L0.75 4.77295V5.52295Z\"\n                                    fill=\"currentColor\"\n                                ><\/path>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"right-side\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Home-Page-Concept-4.webp\"\n                    alt=\"Pabau claims management dashboard\"\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">K0041 is easy to select and hard to get paid. Nearly every denial comes back to the same three questions. Is the order specific, do the notes justify the large size, and does the base code already cover the footplate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer all three before the claim goes out and most of the appeal work never happens. Answer them afterwards and you are rebuilding a record from memory, months later, for an auditor who only sees what is on file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trade-off worth remembering is speed against evidence. A same-day delivery with a thin note will clear the front-end edits and fail the audit. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/book-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a> to see how Pabau keeps the order, the note, and the claim on one record for DME billing teams.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"expert_picks\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Expert-Picks.svg\" alt=\"Continue your research\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Continue your research<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Billing another mobility device from the same benefit?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-e0111\/\">HCPCS code E0111<\/a> sets out the coverage rules and modifiers Medicare applies to forearm crutch claims.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Need the coverage rules for a different DME base item?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-e0165\/\">HCPCS code E0165<\/a> walks through commode chair billing, from medical necessity to same-or-similar checks.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 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7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Coding the spinal diagnosis behind a mobility claim?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s23110a\/\">S23.110A<\/a> covers T1\/T2 subluxation at the initial encounter, and the records it needs.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" 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DME suppliers bill one unit per footplate when a beneficiary needs a larger-than-standard footplate size. The code sits in the HCPCS Level II K-series, which CMS maintains for wheelchair options and accessories.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786352281706\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the Medicare reimbursement rate for K0041?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The DMEPOS fee schedule sets Medicare reimbursement for K0041, and the amount varies by geographic area and MAC jurisdiction. CMS updates the rates every January 1. Confirm your allowed amount through the CMS fee schedule files or your DME MAC, since competitive bidding rules can also change payment inside contract areas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786352281707\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What documentation is required to bill K0041?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You need a physician&rsquo;s written order dated on or before delivery, plus medical records establishing the diagnosis and the need for a large size footplate. Add a Certificate of Medical Necessity if your DME MAC requires one. You also need a signed delivery confirmation and supplier records matching the item to the billed code. Missing any of these is a common cause of post-payment recoupment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786352281708\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between K0040, K0041, and K0042?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">K0040 covers an adjustable angle footplate, each. K0041 covers a large size footplate, each, used when the patient&rsquo;s foot size or anatomy requires it. K0042 covers a standard size footplate on a replacement-only basis. The clinical record has to say which feature the patient needs and why the standard alternative will not do.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786352281709\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is K0041 covered by Medicare for all wheelchair types?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Coverage depends on whether the patient&rsquo;s wheelchair base qualifies for the accessory under CMS Policy Article A52504 and the applicable DME MAC coverage determinations. 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