HCPCS Level II E0135: Walker, Folding, Adjustable or Fixed Height

HCPCS Level II code E0135 describes a folding (pickup) walker, adjustable or fixed height, typically used as durable medical equipment to provide ambulation assistance for patients with mobility limitations; service type: mobility aid supply; typical site of service: home or outpatient settings where durable medical equipment is provided and fitted.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A typical patient is an older adult with gait instability, lower-limb weakness, or balance impairment who requires a basic ambulatory aid. The patient presents to an outpatient durable medical equipment (DME) supplier after a primary care or physical therapy evaluation documented functional deficits and the need for a walker. The clinician documents the medical necessity (for example, fall risk due to osteoarthritis, stroke-related hemiparesis, Parkinson disease, or generalized deconditioning) and prescribes a folding walker adjustable or fixed height (E0135). The DME supplier verifies patient insurance eligibility (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, BUCA, Medicare), obtains prior authorization if required, fits the walker for height and handgrip, provides instructions for safe use, and documents delivery and patient education in the medical record. Typical sites of service include outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health visits, and DME supplier locations where the device is dispensed and the patient is trained.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97161`	Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity	Initial PT evaluation that may identify need for a walker and support `E0135` prescription.
`97162`	Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity	More detailed PT evaluation documenting functional deficits justifying walker provision.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	Gait training and functional mobility activities performed with the walker after device issuance.
`98960`	Education and training for patient self-management (per 30 days)	Patient education on safe use of walker, fall prevention, and home safety counseling (used when applicable by certain providers).
`99341`	Home visit for new patient (low complexity)	Home-based assessment where walker fitting and safety evaluation can be performed prior to dispensing.

Related Modifiers

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Modifier	Description	When to Use
23	Modifier -23 (Unusual Anesthesia) is used on anesthesia service CPT codes when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia…	- Use modifier -23 only on anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia because of…
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50	Modifier –50 (Bilateral Procedure) is appended to a CPT code when an identical procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures during the same operative session. The AMA states to add…	- Use modifier -50 when the same CPT surgical, diagnostic, or radiology procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures (both sides of the body) during the same operative/session by the same…
1P	Modifier 1P is a Category II performance measure exclusion modifier used to indicate that a patient’s medical condition prevented performance of the action specified by a Category II quality measure…	- Use modifier 1P only with Category II (quality reporting) codes when the specific measure’s reporting instructions explicitly allow a medical-reason exclusion; it marks the patient as medically…

Related Provider Taxonomies

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Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207P00000X	Emergency Medicine Physician	An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
2084P0800X	Psychiatry Physician	A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, …
3336C0002X	Clinic Pharmacy	A pharmacy in a clinic, emergency room or hospital (outpatient) that dispenses medications to patients for self-administration under the supervision o…
251S00000X	Community/Behavioral Health Agency	A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intell…
103K00000X	Behavior Analyst	A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential …
2080P0203X	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician	A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the criti…
224P00000X	Prosthetist	A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care for individuals who have sustained…
207VB0002X	Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician	A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the ge…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

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ICD-10-CM Code	Description
F02.80	Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
F03.90	Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
G12.21	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
G81.90	Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
G82.20	Paraplegia, unspecified
I69.391	Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
I69.398	Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
M16.11	Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
M16.12	Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
M17.11	Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

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Related Payer Policy Updates

Specialty: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)1 / 3

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Policy	Payer	Effective Date
Prior Authorization for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)	Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island	2026-10-01
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices	Cigna	2026-08-15
Push-Rim Activated Power-Assist Device (E0986) — Manual Wheelchair Accessory	moda_health_plan_inc	2026-08-13
Beds and Mattresses (for Ohio Only)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Beds and Mattresses (for Kentucky Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Pneumatic Compression Devices (for Nebraska Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Indications for Coverage — Hospital beds, support surfaces, and safety enclosure beds (DME)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Pediatric Gait Trainers and Standing Systems (for Tennessee Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Enteral Nutrition (Oral and Tube Feeding) (for Pennsylvania Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Beds and Mattresses (for Kansas Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01

HCPCS E0100: Cane, Adjustable or Fixed, With Tip

HCPCS-E0105-CANE-QUAD-THREE-PRONG-MOBILITY-AID

HCPCS Level II E0105: Cane, Quad or Three-Prong, Includes Tips

HCPCS-E0110-FOREARM-CRUTCHES-PAIR-DME-MOBILITY

HCPCS Level II E0110: Forearm Crutches, Pair, Complete with Tips and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0111-CRUTCH-FOREARM-DURABLE-MEDICAL-EQUIPMENT

HCPCS Level II E0111: Crutch, Forearm, With Tip and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0112-UNDERARM-WOOD-CRUTCHES-PAIR

HCPCS Level II E0112: Underarm Wooden Crutches, Pair

HCPCS-E0113-CRUTCH-UNDERARM-WOOD-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED-WITH-PAD-TIP-HANDGRIP

HCPCS Level II E0113: Crutch Underarm, Wood, Adjustable or Fixed

HCPCS-E0114-UNDERARM-CRUTCHES-PAIR-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED

HCPCS Level II E0114: Underarm (Axillary) Crutches, Adjustable or Fixed, Pair

HCPCS-E0116-UNDERARM-CRUTCH-NON-WOOD-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED

HCPCS E0116: Underarm Crutch, Non-Wood, Adjustable/Fixed with Pad

HCPCS-E0117-ARTICULATING-SPRING-ASSISTED-UNDERARM-CRUTCH

HCPCS Level II E0117: Crutch, Underarm, Articulating, Spring-Assisted

HCPCS-E0118-LOWER-LEG-PLATFORM-CRUTCH-SUBSTITUTE

HCPCS E0118: Crutch Substitute, Lower Leg Platform

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97161`	Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity	Initial PT evaluation that may identify need for a walker and support `E0135` prescription.
`97162`	Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity	More detailed PT evaluation documenting functional deficits justifying walker provision.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	Gait training and functional mobility activities performed with the walker after device issuance.
`98960`	Education and training for patient self-management (per 30 days)	Patient education on safe use of walker, fall prevention, and home safety counseling (used when applicable by certain providers).
`99341`	Home visit for new patient (low complexity)	Home-based assessment where walker fitting and safety evaluation can be performed prior to dispensing.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
23	Modifier -23 (Unusual Anesthesia) is used on anesthesia service CPT codes when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia…	- Use modifier -23 only on anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia because of…
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50	Modifier –50 (Bilateral Procedure) is appended to a CPT code when an identical procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures during the same operative session. The AMA states to add…	- Use modifier -50 when the same CPT surgical, diagnostic, or radiology procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures (both sides of the body) during the same operative/session by the same…
1P	Modifier 1P is a Category II performance measure exclusion modifier used to indicate that a patient’s medical condition prevented performance of the action specified by a Category II quality measure…	- Use modifier 1P only with Category II (quality reporting) codes when the specific measure’s reporting instructions explicitly allow a medical-reason exclusion; it marks the patient as medically…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207P00000X	Emergency Medicine Physician	An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
2084P0800X	Psychiatry Physician	A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, …
3336C0002X	Clinic Pharmacy	A pharmacy in a clinic, emergency room or hospital (outpatient) that dispenses medications to patients for self-administration under the supervision o…
251S00000X	Community/Behavioral Health Agency	A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intell…
103K00000X	Behavior Analyst	A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential …
2080P0203X	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician	A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the criti…
224P00000X	Prosthetist	A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care for individuals who have sustained…
207VB0002X	Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician	A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the ge…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

24 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
F02.80	Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
F03.90	Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
G12.21	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
G81.90	Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
G82.20	Paraplegia, unspecified
I69.391	Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
I69.398	Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
M16.11	Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
M16.12	Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
M17.11	Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Showing 1–10 of 24

Related Payer Policy Updates

Specialty: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)1 / 3

10 rows

Policy	Payer	Effective Date
Prior Authorization for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)	Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island	2026-10-01
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices	Cigna	2026-08-15
Push-Rim Activated Power-Assist Device (E0986) — Manual Wheelchair Accessory	moda_health_plan_inc	2026-08-13
Beds and Mattresses (for Ohio Only)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Beds and Mattresses (for Kentucky Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Pneumatic Compression Devices (for Nebraska Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Indications for Coverage — Hospital beds, support surfaces, and safety enclosure beds (DME)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Pediatric Gait Trainers and Standing Systems (for Tennessee Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Enteral Nutrition (Oral and Tube Feeding) (for Pennsylvania Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Beds and Mattresses (for Kansas Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01

HCPCS E0100: Cane, Adjustable or Fixed, With Tip

HCPCS-E0105-CANE-QUAD-THREE-PRONG-MOBILITY-AID

HCPCS Level II E0105: Cane, Quad or Three-Prong, Includes Tips

HCPCS-E0110-FOREARM-CRUTCHES-PAIR-DME-MOBILITY

HCPCS Level II E0110: Forearm Crutches, Pair, Complete with Tips and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0111-CRUTCH-FOREARM-DURABLE-MEDICAL-EQUIPMENT

HCPCS Level II E0111: Crutch, Forearm, With Tip and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0112-UNDERARM-WOOD-CRUTCHES-PAIR

HCPCS Level II E0112: Underarm Wooden Crutches, Pair

HCPCS-E0113-CRUTCH-UNDERARM-WOOD-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED-WITH-PAD-TIP-HANDGRIP

HCPCS Level II E0113: Crutch Underarm, Wood, Adjustable or Fixed

HCPCS-E0114-UNDERARM-CRUTCHES-PAIR-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED

HCPCS Level II E0114: Underarm (Axillary) Crutches, Adjustable or Fixed, Pair

HCPCS-E0116-UNDERARM-CRUTCH-NON-WOOD-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED

HCPCS E0116: Underarm Crutch, Non-Wood, Adjustable/Fixed with Pad

HCPCS-E0117-ARTICULATING-SPRING-ASSISTED-UNDERARM-CRUTCH

HCPCS Level II E0117: Crutch, Underarm, Articulating, Spring-Assisted

HCPCS-E0118-LOWER-LEG-PLATFORM-CRUTCH-SUBSTITUTE

HCPCS E0118: Crutch Substitute, Lower Leg Platform

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

References

HCPCS Level II E0135: Walker, Folding, Adjustable or Fixed Height

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code E0135 represent and where is it typically provided?

What clinical documentation and steps are expected before billing E0135?

Which modifiers should be considered when billing E0135?

What CPT codes commonly accompany provision of a walker coded as E0135?

Which payers are listed as covering E0135 and what administrative steps are needed?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code E0135 represent and where is it typically provided?

What clinical documentation and steps are expected before billing E0135?

Which modifiers should be considered when billing E0135?

What CPT codes commonly accompany provision of a walker coded as E0135?

Which payers are listed as covering E0135 and what administrative steps are needed?

References