HCPCS Level II E1034: Wheelchair Swingaway Mounting Hardware for Trunk/Hip Support

HCPCS Level II code E1034 describes a wheelchair accessory consisting of manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware used to attach lateral trunk or hip supports to a wheelchair; service type is durable medical equipment (wheelchair accessory) and the typical site of service is outpatient or community settings where mobility aids are used, such as home, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, or durable medical equipment suppliers.

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HCPCS Level II E1034: Wheelchair Swingaway Mounting Hardware for Trunk/Hip Support

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 68-year-old patient with left hemiparesis following an ischemic stroke requires improved pelvic containment and lateral trunk stability while using a manual wheelchair. During a seating evaluation performed by a physical or occupational therapist in an outpatient Durable Medical Equipment (DME) clinic or home visit, the clinician determines that a removable, swingaway lateral trunk/hip support would permit transfers and provide postural control when needed. The DME supplier documents the medical necessity, orders the wheelchair accessory E1034, and schedules a technician to install the manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for lateral trunk or hip support on the patient’s existing manual wheelchair.

Workflow:

The referring clinician completes a seating assessment and documents functional limitations and goals.
The therapist prescribes a lateral trunk/hip support accessory and provides supporting clinical notes and relevant ICD-10 diagnoses to the DME supplier.
The DME supplier verifies patient eligibility with the payer, confirms wheelchair compatibility, and arranges fabrication or selection of the appropriate swingaway mounting hardware.
Delivery and fitting occur in the clinic or the patient’s home; a technician installs and adjusts the E1034 accessory and provides user training on safe use and removal.
Post-delivery documentation includes product description E1034, serial numbers, photos, clinical justification, and a signed proof of delivery retained in the patient record.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97760`	Assistive technology assessment (e.g., seating, mobility), initial orthotic/assistive device assessment	Performed by a therapist prior to ordering `E1034` to document functional needs and justify the lateral trunk/hip support.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact	May be billed when the therapist trains the patient in transfers and use of the new accessory during a treatment session.
`92610`	Evaluation of speech/language (not directly related)	Data not applicable — include only clinically associated codes; none in this category apply.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician or supplier	Used by suppliers for non-covered incidentals related to installation, if payer allows.
`99080`	Special reports and forms	Billing for repetitive documentation is typically not separately payable; cited here for completeness when extensive documentation is requested by payer.

Related Modifiers

6 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
53	Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…	- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
62	Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…	- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
78	CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…	- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
80	CPT® Modifier 80 (Assistant Surgeon) is appended to a surgical CPT code when a physician (MD or DO) provides full, continuous assistance throughout the operative procedure. It is intended only for…	- Use CPT Modifier -80 when a physician (MD or DO) serves as an assistant surgeon and provides full, continuous assistance throughout the entire operative procedure; append -80 to the surgical CPT…
82	Modifier 82 is appended to a surgical CPT code to indicate that an attending physician acted as an assistant because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable. In teaching hospitals it documents…	- When to use: Append modifier 82 in teaching-hospital settings to indicate a physician served as an assistant surgeon because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable (includes situations where…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
225100000X	Physical Therapist	Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who…
332B00000X	Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies	A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for…
208000000X	Pediatrics Physician	A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectru…
363L00000X	Nurse Practitioner	(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision mak…
286500000X	Military Hospital	A health care facility operated by the Department of Defense.
163WC1500X	Community Health Registered Nurse	Nursing Service Providers · Registered Nurse
363AM0700X	Medical Physician Assistant	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Physician Assistant
163WX1500X	Ostomy Care Registered Nurse	Nursing Service Providers · Registered Nurse

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

Workflow:

The referring clinician completes a seating assessment and documents functional limitations and goals.
The therapist prescribes a lateral trunk/hip support accessory and provides supporting clinical notes and relevant ICD-10 diagnoses to the DME supplier.
The DME supplier verifies patient eligibility with the payer, confirms wheelchair compatibility, and arranges fabrication or selection of the appropriate swingaway mounting hardware.
Delivery and fitting occur in the clinic or the patient’s home; a technician installs and adjusts the E1034 accessory and provides user training on safe use and removal.
Post-delivery documentation includes product description E1034, serial numbers, photos, clinical justification, and a signed proof of delivery retained in the patient record.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97760`	Assistive technology assessment (e.g., seating, mobility), initial orthotic/assistive device assessment	Performed by a therapist prior to ordering `E1034` to document functional needs and justify the lateral trunk/hip support.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact	May be billed when the therapist trains the patient in transfers and use of the new accessory during a treatment session.
`92610`	Evaluation of speech/language (not directly related)	Data not applicable — include only clinically associated codes; none in this category apply.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician or supplier	Used by suppliers for non-covered incidentals related to installation, if payer allows.
`99080`	Special reports and forms	Billing for repetitive documentation is typically not separately payable; cited here for completeness when extensive documentation is requested by payer.

Related Modifiers

6 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
53	Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…	- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
62	Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…	- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
78	CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…	- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
80	CPT® Modifier 80 (Assistant Surgeon) is appended to a surgical CPT code when a physician (MD or DO) provides full, continuous assistance throughout the operative procedure. It is intended only for…	- Use CPT Modifier -80 when a physician (MD or DO) serves as an assistant surgeon and provides full, continuous assistance throughout the entire operative procedure; append -80 to the surgical CPT…
82	Modifier 82 is appended to a surgical CPT code to indicate that an attending physician acted as an assistant because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable. In teaching hospitals it documents…	- When to use: Append modifier 82 in teaching-hospital settings to indicate a physician served as an assistant surgeon because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable (includes situations where…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
225100000X	Physical Therapist	Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who…
332B00000X	Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies	A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for…
208000000X	Pediatrics Physician	A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectru…
363L00000X	Nurse Practitioner	(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision mak…
286500000X	Military Hospital	A health care facility operated by the Department of Defense.
163WC1500X	Community Health Registered Nurse	Nursing Service Providers · Registered Nurse
363AM0700X	Medical Physician Assistant	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Physician Assistant
163WX1500X	Ostomy Care Registered Nurse	Nursing Service Providers · Registered Nurse

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 Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

HCPCS Level II E1034: Wheelchair Swingaway Mounting Hardware for Trunk/Hip Support

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code E1034 represent and where is it typically used?

Who documents medical necessity and what is the typical workflow before E1034 is installed?

Which related CPT or billing codes are commonly associated with the E1034 service?

What diagnoses are commonly cited as clinical indications for prescribing E1034?

What documentation and post-delivery steps are required after installing E1034?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code E1034 represent and where is it typically used?

Who documents medical necessity and what is the typical workflow before E1034 is installed?

Which related CPT or billing codes are commonly associated with the E1034 service?

What diagnoses are commonly cited as clinical indications for prescribing E1034?

What documentation and post-delivery steps are required after installing E1034?

References