E1088 Wheelchair lightweight det aHigh strength lightweight wheelchair, detachable arms desk or full length, swing away detachable elevating leg rests
4 of 4 payer prior-auth lists that name E1088 require prior authorization or set conditions: Humana, Medicare, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare | DMEPOS Master List (items potentially subject to PA) | All | prior auth under conditions | On the Master List; PA only if CMS selects it for the Required List | Jul 30, 2026 | Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | KY | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky Clinical coverage policies. | |
| Rocky Mountain Health Plans | Rocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNP | CO | prior auth required | Feb 1, 2025 | Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025 | |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky | KY | prior auth under conditions | Cost over $500 | Jul 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026 |
E1088 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Capital Blue Cross, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Wheelchairs and Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (0271) | covered if criteria are met | Aug 21, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Wheeled Mobility Devices: Manual Wheelchairs - Standard, Heavy Duty and Lightweight (CG-DME-24) | covered if criteria are met (range E1087-E1090) | Nov 6, 2025 | payer document |
| Capital Blue Cross | Manual Wheelchairs and Accessories (MP 6.059) | covered if criteria are met | Sep 1, 2026 | payer 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 stance | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Wheelchairs (Manual or Motorized) (1.01.501) Page | 10 of 26 | ∞ | listed, no stance | May 11, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, IN, KY, LA, MD, MS, NE, OH, VA, VT.
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.