Summary & Overview
HCPCS E2367: Power Wheelchair Dual-Mode Battery Charger
HCPCS Level II code E2367 identifies a dual-mode battery charger for power wheelchairs that supports both sealed and non-sealed batteries. This code matters nationally because battery chargers are essential accessories for maintaining mobility device function and independence for patients who use power wheelchairs. Correct coding ensures appropriate coverage determinations, billing clarity, and consistency across suppliers and payers.
Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of what E2367 represents, typical sites of service, and which payers commonly cover this accessory. The publication outlines national benchmarks for coverage and billing practices, highlights policy considerations related to durable medical equipment accessories, and provides clinical context on the role of reliable battery charging for continuous wheelchair use.
The content helps suppliers, billing staff, and policy analysts understand where E2367 fits in billing workflows, what to expect from major payers, and which topics to consider when reviewing coverage policies or claims related to power wheelchair battery chargers. Data not available in the input will be noted where applicable.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code E2367 describes a power wheelchair accessory: a battery charger, dual mode, for use with either battery type, sealed or non-sealed, each. The item is an accessory intended to charge power wheelchair batteries and is designed to accommodate both sealed and non-sealed battery types.
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Service type: Durable medical equipment accessory (battery charger)
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Typical site of service: Durable medical equipment is typically supplied for use in the patient's home or other non-acute care settings where the power wheelchair is used.
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Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A typical patient is a wheelchair user with a power (motorized) wheelchair who requires a replacement or additional battery charger compatible with both sealed (gel/AGM) and non-sealed (flooded) battery types. The scenario commonly arises during a durable medical equipment (DME) evaluation when the patient reports difficulty charging, prolonged downtime between uses, or when travel demands require a second charger. The DME supplier verifies wheelchair make/model, battery chemistry, and connector type, documents medical necessity and the patient’s mobility limitations, and provides the dual-mode charger E2367 as an accessory. The workflow includes supplier assessment, verifying prescription or order from the treating physician, obtaining prior authorization if required by the payor, delivery and patient/caregiver education on charger use and safety, and documentation of serial numbers and compatibility in the patient record. Typical sites of service include the patient’s home, the supplier’s showroom, or outpatient DME fitting centers.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
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00 | No modifier | Standard reporting when no special circumstance applies |
52 |