Summary & Overview
HCPCS E0175: Foot Rest for Commode Chair, Each
HCPCS Level II code E0175 identifies a foot rest designed for use with a commode chair. This durable medical equipment accessory supports foot positioning and stability for patients who use commode chairs in home and residential care settings. Nationally, HCPCS codes for accessories like E0175 matter for equipment suppliers, home health providers, and payers because they affect claims processing, durable medical equipment inventory, and patient mobility support needs.
Key payers covered include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of what the code represents, payer coverage considerations, and clinical context relevant to home and long-term care settings. The publication outlines common billing and documentation topics for suppliers and clinicians and highlights where data is not available in the input (for example, specific coverage policies and ICD-10 mappings).
This resource provides benchmarks and policy context where available, explains typical sites of service, and lists common modifiers and related administrative items for billing teams. It is intended to inform billing managers, DME suppliers, and policy analysts about the clinical purpose and administrative treatment of HCPCS Level II code E0175 at a national level.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code E0175 describes a foot rest, for use with commode chair, each. This item is a durable medical equipment accessory intended to provide foot support and positioning for users of commode chairs.
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Service type: Durable medical equipment accessory
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Typical site of service: Home, long-term care facility, or other non-acute residential settings where commode chairs are used
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A patient receiving a bedside commode for mobility or toileting assistance requires a compatible foot rest (E0175) to improve comfort, stability, and positioning while seated. Typical candidates include older adults with lower extremity weakness, post-operative patients with limited weight-bearing status, and individuals with balance impairment or neuromuscular conditions who use a commode chair in a long-term care facility, inpatient rehabilitation unit, or at home. The clinical workflow begins with a clinician assessment (physical therapist, occupational therapist, or prescribing physician) documenting functional limitations and the need for a commode and accessories. An order for the commode and the foot rest (E0175) is placed by the prescriber. Durable medical equipment (DME) supplier verifies the prescription, ensures the foot rest is compatible with the commode model, and delivers the item to the patient’s residence or facility. The providing clinician documents the patient’s diagnosis, mobility goals, and how the foot rest addresses safety, function, or comfort. Follow-up evaluations by therapy or nursing assess fit, skin integrity, and ongoing need for the accessory.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
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00 | No modifier (default) | Use when no specific modifier applies for the supply of the foot rest. |