Summary & Overview
HCPCS E2360: Power Wheelchair 22nf Non-Sealed Lead Acid Battery
HCPCS Level II code E2360 identifies a power wheelchair accessory: a 22nf non-sealed lead acid battery, sold each. Nationally, this code matters because batteries are essential consumable components of power mobility devices; consistent coding supports coverage determinations, durable medical equipment supply workflows, and beneficiary access to replacements. Payers commonly address replacement schedules, medical necessity documentation, and supply limits when adjudicating claims for power wheelchair batteries. Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
Readers will find a concise overview of what E2360 represents, how it fits within durable medical equipment billing, and what typical sites of service are for this supply. The publication summarizes payer coverage patterns, claims-processing considerations, and common billing contexts for power wheelchair batteries. It also outlines benchmarks and policy themes relevant to DME accessories—such as documentation of need, replacement frequency, and coding consistency—that affect national access and reimbursement. Where input data is missing, this summary notes that specific details are not available in the input.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code E2360 describes a power wheelchair accessory: a 22nf non-sealed lead acid battery, each. This item is an accessory component intended for use with power wheelchairs to provide replaceable battery power.
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Service type: Durable medical equipment accessory (power wheelchair battery)
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Typical site of service: Durable medical equipment supplies dispensed in outpatient durable medical equipment (DME) settings, home medical equipment suppliers, or as part of provision and maintenance of power wheelchairs for home use.
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Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A 68-year-old patient with advanced Parkinson disease and resultant severe mobility impairment requires replacement batteries for a power wheelchair. Durable medical equipment (DME) supplier receives an order from the treating physical medicine and rehabilitation physician to supply a single E2360 item: a 22NF non-sealed lead acid battery for a power wheelchair. The clinical workflow includes verification of medical necessity (documented functional limitation and prior authorization if required by payor), obtaining the power wheelchair make/model to confirm battery compatibility, arranging delivery and installation by a qualified technician, and documenting the wheelchair function before and after battery replacement in the patient’s record. Billing occurs under the supplier’s CMS number and includes appropriate modifier(s) to indicate circumstances such as multiple units, technical component only, or reason for unusual service. Typical sites of service are the patient’s home, a DME supplier location, or a rehabilitation clinic where wheelchair maintenance is performed.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
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00 | No modifier reported | Rarely used; default when no specific modifier applies |