Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Replacement of Wheelchair Seat and Back Upholstery

DME MAC Joint Publication

Posted on July 5, 2018

Recent reports have identified that suppliers are billing Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code K0108 (WHEELCHAIR COMPONENT OR ACCESSORY, NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) for replacement of wheelchair seat and back upholstery. This miscellaneous code is not the correct code to use for billing. The correct codes to bill are:

E0981 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSORY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY, REPLACEMENT ONLY, EACH
or
E0982 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSORY, BACK UPHOLSTERY, REPLACEMENT ONLY, EACH

Refer to the Wheelchair Options and Accessories LCD and related Policy Article for additional information.

For questions about correct coding, contact the Pricing, Data Analysis, and Coding (PDAC) contractor at (877) 735-1326 during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or e-mail the PDAC by completing the DME PDAC Contact Form available on the website https://www.dmepdac.com.

 

Last Updated Jul 05 , 2018