E1030 W/c vent tray gimbaled

Wheelchair accessory, ventilator tray, gimbaled

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for E1030

DMEPOS fee schedule, July 2026 (DME26-C)

Payer policies and prior authorization for E1030

67 of 68 payer prior-auth lists that name E1030 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Humana, Medicare, Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, and others.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)AZ Blue-administered Medicare Advantage (M2K)AZprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Effective 09/01/2026)
MedicareDMEPOS Master List (items potentially subject to PA)Allprior auth under conditionsOn the Master List; PA only if CMS selects it for the Required ListJul 30, 2026Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOKprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons® in Oklahoma Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List (PAL)
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)MedicaidVAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2025Virginia Medicaid PA Code Matrix and Virginia code/benefit exceptions, effective Q2 2025
Molina Healthcare of ArizonaMedicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPAZprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicaidCAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicare AdvantageCAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021
Molina Healthcare of FloridaMedicare AdvantageFLprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicare AdvantageIDprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicaidIDprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Idaho Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Idaho code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of IllinoisMedicaidILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026
Molina Healthcare of IowaMedicaidIAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2023IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicare AdvantageMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MichiganExchangeMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicaidMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MississippiMedicaidMSprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Mississippi Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and exceptions, effective Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of NevadaMedicaidNVprior auth requiredOct 1, 2022Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicare AdvantageNMprior auth requiredJan 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicaidNMprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026New Mexico Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicareOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of South CarolinaMedicare AdvantageSCprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTARTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR+PLUS), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP (Medicaid PA code matrix)TXprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Medicaid Behavioral Health and Medical Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of TexasExchangeTXprior auth requiredSep 1, 2019Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicare AdvantageUTprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicaidUTprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Utah Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Utah code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of WashingtonMedicare AdvantageWAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WisconsinMedicare AdvantageWIprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid)Molina national (MHI) Medicare gridAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021
Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky)MedicaidKYprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Kentucky Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Kentucky PA Code Exceptions, effective Q3 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans CHP+COprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Plan - prior authorization Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans Prime / RAECOprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Health Plans PRIME Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNPCOprior auth requiredFeb 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanAHCCCS Complete Care (ACC)AZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) Medicaid effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Developmentally DisabledAZprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Developmental Disabilities Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Long Term CareAZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Long Term Care Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanKanCareKSprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Kansas Medicaid Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMaryland HealthChoiceMDprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME — see orthotics and prosthetics.Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Maryland Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMichigan Medicaid, Healthy Michigan Plan, CSHCSMIprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME — see orthotics and prosthetics.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan, Healthy Michigan Plan and Children’s Special Health Care Services Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMinnesota Metro MedicaidMNprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME – see orthotics and prostheticsOct 1, 2024Prior authorization requirements for Minnesota Medicaid Effective October 1, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMississippi CHIPMSprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Apr 1, 2025Prior authorization requirements for Mississippi Children’s Health Insurance Program Effective Apr. 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMississippiCANMSprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientApr 1, 2025Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi – Mississippi Coordinated Access Network (MississippiCAN) Effective Apr. 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMissouri MedicaidMOprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME — see Orthotics and Prosthetics.Jul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Missouri Medicaid Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNebraska Heritage HealthNEprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $750 Prosthetics are not DME – see Orthotics and prosthetics.Jul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska Effective July 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating United
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNew Jersey FamilyCareNJprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME – See orthotics and prostheticsOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Jersey Effective October 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating U
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNew Mexico Turquoise CareNMprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Mexico Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanOhio MedicaidOHprior auth under conditionsCost over $500Nov 1, 2025Prior authorization requirements for Ohio Medicaid Effective November 1, 2025 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanPennsylvania CHIPPAprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME – See orthotics and prostheticsJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania CHIP Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanPennsylvania MedicaidPAprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME – See orthotics and prostheticsJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanRhode Island MedicaidRIprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME – see Orthotics and prosthetics.May 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Rhode Island Medicaid Effective May 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island h
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTennCareTNprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of FloridaFLprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME — see orthotics and prosthetics.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHeathcare Community Plan of Florida Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii (QUEST Integration)HIprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500 Prosthetics are not DME — see Orthotics and prosthetics.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of KentuckyKYprior auth under conditionsCost over $500Jul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New YorkNYprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for the DME codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Connected (Texas MMP)TXprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $1,000.Jan 1, 2015Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) Texas Effective November 1, 2025 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating U
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanVirginia Cardinal Care LTSSVAprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Virginia Cardinal Care LTSS Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanVirginia Cardinal Care MedicaidVAprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Virginia Cardinal Care Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanWashington Apple HealthWAprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Washington Effective April 1, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanWisconsin BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid SSIWIprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Wisconsin Medicaid Effective September 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community

Payer coverage policies that name E1030

E1030 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Capital Blue Cross, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT).

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaTherapeutic Chairs (0434)covered if criteria are met (range E0950-E1034)Aug 3, 2026payer document
AetnaTherapeutic Chairs (0434)not covered (range E0950-E1034)Aug 3, 2026payer document
AetnaWheelchairs and Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (0271)covered if criteria are metAug 21, 2026payer document
AnthemWheeled Mobility Devices: Wheelchair Accessories (CG-DME-34)covered if criteria are met (range E1029-E1030)Nov 6, 2025payer document
Capital Blue CrossManual Wheelchairs and Accessories (MP 6.059)covered if criteria are metSep 1, 2026payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Wheelchairs and Accessories (DME101.010)
HCPCS Codes E0950, E0951, E0952, E0953, E0954, E0955, E0956, E0957, E0958, E0959,
listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2027: PA added, Humana
  • Apr 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, NE, VA, WA, WV.

  • AZ: $5.53 (dme_rentals), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $24.59 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $1000.26 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $991.29 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IN: $119.28 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $131.56 (default), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • KY: $1228.80 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • MD: $121.67 (dme), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • NE: $125.21 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $878.64 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2017
  • OK: $1431.40 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • VA: $1352.69 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • VT: $1259.72 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $1431.40 (crt), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), effective Apr 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.