HCPCS Level II · Temporary codes for DME regional carriers
K0002Standard hemi (low seat) wheelchair
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About K0002
K0002 is an HCPCS Level II code in the K series (temporary codes for DME regional carriers), describing standard hemi (low seat) wheelchair.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1994.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Stnd hemi (low seat) whlchr
- Date added
- 01/01/1994
- Action effective
- 01/01/1994
- BETOS
- D1D
Related K00xx codes
- K0001Standard wheelchair
- K0003Lightweight wheelchair
- K0004High strength, lightweight wheelchair
- K0005Ultralightweight wheelchair
- K0006Heavy duty wheelchair
- K0007Extra heavy duty wheelchair
- K0008Custom manual wheelchair/base
- K0009Other manual wheelchair/base
- K0010Standard - weight frame motorized/power wheelchair
- K0011Standard - weight frame motorized/power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking
- K0012Lightweight portable motorized/power wheelchair
- K0013Custom motorized/power wheelchair base
Common questions about K0002
Is HCPCS K0002 still valid?
- Yes. K0002 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover K0002?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.