HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E1016Shock absorber for power wheelchair, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E1016
E1016 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing shock absorber for power wheelchair, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2003.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Shock absorber for power w/c
- Date added
- 01/01/2003
- Action effective
- 01/01/2003
- BETOS
- D1D
Related E10xx codes
- E1002Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, tilt only
- E1003Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, without shear reduction
- E1004Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, with mechanical shear reduction
- E1005Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, with power shear reduction
- E1006Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, without shear reduction
- E1007Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, with mechanical shear reduction
- E1008Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, with power shear reduction
- E1009Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, mechanically linked leg elevation system, including pushrod and leg rest, each
- E1010Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, power leg elevation system, including leg rest, pair
- E1011Modification to pediatric size wheelchair, width adjustment package (not to be dispensed with initial chair)
- E1012Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, center mount power elevating leg rest/platform, complete system, any type, each
- E1014Reclining back, addition to pediatric size wheelchair
Common questions about E1016
Is HCPCS E1016 still valid?
- Yes. E1016 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E1016?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.