Summary & Overview
HCPCS E2310: Power Wheelchair Seating Connection Accessory
HCPCS Level II code E2310 designates an electronic connection accessory between a power wheelchair controller and a single power seating system motor, including associated electronics, indicator, mechanical selection switch, and fixed mounting hardware. This accessory supports adjustable seating functions that affect patient mobility, comfort, pressure relief, and activities of daily living. Nationally, proper coding of mobility device accessories affects coverage determinations, claims processing, and access to medically necessary seating components for beneficiaries.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of clinical context for seating system accessories, payer coverage considerations, typical sites of service, common billing modifiers, and where to find related codes. The publication summarizes benchmarks and reimbursement considerations where available and highlights policy updates that influence coverage for power wheelchair seating components. The content is intended to inform billing, clinical, and administrative audiences about the code’s purpose, typical use cases, and the documentation and service context that commonly accompany claims for E2310.
Data not available in the input for associated taxonomies, specific ICD-10 diagnoses, and detailed payer-specific reimbursement rates.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code E2310 describes a power wheelchair accessory that provides an electronic connection between the wheelchair controller and one power seating system motor. The code encompasses all related electronics, an indicator feature, a mechanical function selection switch, and fixed mounting hardware.
Service type: Durable medical equipment accessory for power mobility devices
Typical site of service: Durable medical equipment suppliers, outpatient clinics, and patient homes where power wheelchair seating adjustments are performed
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A 68-year-old patient with progressive neuromuscular weakness and limited trunk control receives a powered wheelchair with power seating to enable pressure relief and safe transfers. During a home equipment setup visit, the durable medical equipment (DME) technician programs and installs an electronic connection harness between the wheelchair controller and one power seating system motor to enable coordinated seat tilt and recline functions. The workflow includes pre-installation verification of the wheelchair controller compatibility, functional testing of the motor and indicator features, documentation of serial numbers and part numbers, patient education on use and safety, and completion of DME delivery and installation paperwork for billing.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
00 | No modifier used | Default when no special circumstances apply |
26 | Professional component | When a licensed clinician performs professional programming or testing separate from device supply |