Table of content for "Brake for wheeled walker" (HCPCS E0159)
General information on the “E0159” code
HCPCS Code: E0159
Long Description: Brake attachment for wheeled walker, replacement, each
Short Description: Brake for wheeled walker
Original information is taken from E0159 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 32 – Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings). Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Supplies And Surgical Dressings
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: C – Carrier judgment
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1E – Other DME
Type Of Service 1: A – Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Type Of Service 2: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Type Of Service 3: R – Rental of DME
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19970101
Code Effective Date: 19980101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code