K0824 · Pwc gp 2 hd seat/back

Official description (CMS)

Power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, sling/solid seat/back, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds

Does Medicare cover it?

Medicare's contractor decides

Medicare's contractor decides case by case whether it is medically necessary for you.

Rent or buy?

Rent, then own

Medicare pays monthly rent for up to 13 months of continuous use. Then the wheelchair is yours. Only complex rehab power wheelchairs can be bought in the first month; ask your supplier if this one qualifies.

Prior authorization

Required nationwide since Sep 1, 2018. Your supplier asks Medicare to approve it before delivery.

For rentals, it applies to rental periods that start on or after that date.

Doctor visit and written order

On Medicare's list (effective Oct 28, 2026): your doctor or other practitioner must see you face to face, in person or by telehealth, in the 6 months before the order, and your supplier must have a written order before delivery.

What Medicare pays

Medicare's fee schedule amount is the most Medicare approves for this item. After you meet the yearly Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount if your supplier accepts assignment.

• Rented, per month

  $478.75 (CT) to $781.57 (PR), depending on the state.

Amounts are per unit, as the description says (for example: each, per month, or per 50 strips).

Medicare in 2024

Rented: 75 suppliers, 106 people with Original Medicare, average Medicare-approved amount $307.19 a month.

What to ask your insurer or supplier

1. Is HCPCS code K0824 covered by my plan? Do I meet the coverage rules?
2. Do I need prior authorization, a doctor's visit or a written order first?
3. Will I rent it or buy it? For how long?
4. Which suppliers are in my plan's network?
5. What will I pay (deductible, coinsurance or copay)? How many can I get, and how often can it be replaced?

Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid and private insurance set their own rules, networks and prices. Use the code when you ask.

Suppliers near you

Places that billed Medicare for this exact code in 2024 are listed first, then places that billed Medicare for other products in this category, then other places enrolled with Medicare to supply this kind of product.

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Sources

Codes and descriptions: CMS HCPCS Level II file, October 2026. Prices: Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule, October 2026 (tube feeding and IV nutrition: January 2026). Prior authorization: CMS Required Prior Authorization List, updated July 29, 2026. Doctor visit and written order: CMS list effective October 28, 2026, and 42 CFR 410.38. Supplier and patient counts: Medicare durable medical equipment data for 2024. What you pay: Medicare.gov.

This is general information from Medicare's public data, not a coverage decision. Your plan decides what it covers.