E1237 Rgd ped wc adjstabl w/o seat

Wheelchair, pediatric size, rigid, adjustable, without seating system

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for E1237

DMEPOS fee schedule, July 2026 (DME26-C)

Payer policies and prior authorization for E1237

82 of 83 payer prior-auth lists that name E1237 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, 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 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
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New MexicoTurquoise Care (New Mexico Medicaid)NMprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026New Mexico Medicaid Benefit Preauthorization Procedure Code List 10/1/26
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasTexas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insuredTXprior auth requiredGold-card exemption availableJul 1, 2026BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range)
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsKYprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky Clinical coverage policies.
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsLAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana Prior Authorization and Notification List To Except where noted via links on the following pages, prior authorization requests for medical services may be initiate
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOHprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027555201OH0924-B OHHMZG2EN Humana Healthy Horizons® in Ohio Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOKprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons® in Oklahoma Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsSCprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in South Carolina Prior authorization and Notification List The following list describes services and medications that are commonly reviewed and may require additional clinical
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 CaliforniaMedicare AdvantageCAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicaidCAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026
Molina Healthcare of FloridaMedicare AdvantageFLprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), 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 IdahoMedicare AdvantageIDprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IowaMedicaidIAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2023IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023
Molina Healthcare of MichiganExchangeMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicare AdvantageMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
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 UtahMedicaidUTprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Utah Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Utah code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicare AdvantageUTprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021
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
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Peoples Health and Dual Complete (D-SNP)Allprior auth under conditionsExcluded plans: UHC Nursing Home Plan (I-SNP); Prior authorization required only for a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more thanOct 1, 2026UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage/ Peoples Health Plans prior authorization requirements 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 PlanIndiana Hoosier Care ConnectINprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana Hoosier Care Connect Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana PathWays for Aging (MLTSS)INprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for DME codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana MLTSS Pathways 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 PlanLouisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana)LAprior auth under conditionsIf the brand is found on the PDL, please redirect as a pharmacy benefit to OptumRx at 1-866-328- 3108 Prior authorization is required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rJan 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Louisiana
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 PlanMassachusetts OneCareMAprior auth under conditionsCost over $1,000Nov 1, 2025Prior authorization requirements for Massachusetts OneCare Effective November 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMassachusetts Senior Care Options (SCO)MAprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more thanNov 1, 2025CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Prior authorization requirements for Massachusetts Senior Care Options Effective November 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMassachusetts Senior Care Options (SCO) and OneCareMAprior auth under conditionsCost over $1,000Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Massachusetts MA SCO OneCare Effective October 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 PlanNorth Carolina MedicaidNCprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina Effective October 1, 2026 July 1, 2024
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 PlanTexas CHIPTXprior 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.Jan 1, 2015Prior authorization requirements for Texas CHIP Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Texas CHIP health care
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STARTXprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for the codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Jan 1, 2015Prior authorization requirements for Texas STAR Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR h
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STAR KidsTXprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is required only for codes listed with a retail purchase or a cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Nov 1, 2016Prior authorization requirements for STAR Kids Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR Ki
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredJan 1, 2015Prior authorization requirements for STAR+Plus Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan STAR+PLUS health care p
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

Payer coverage policies that name E1237

E1237 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Capital Blue Cross, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), Premera Blue Cross.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaWheelchairs and Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (0271)covered if criteria are metAug 21, 2026payer document
AnthemWheeled Mobility Devices: Manual Wheelchairs - Standard, Heavy Duty and Lightweight (CG-DME-24)covered if criteria are met (range E1235-E1238)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
Premera Blue CrossWheelchairs (Manual or Motorized) (1.01.501)
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listed, no stanceMay 11, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2027: PA added, Humana
  • Jun 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Oct 1, 2025: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Aug 1, 2025: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MS, ND, NE, OH, VA, VT, WA, WV.

  • AZ: $7.69 (dme_rentals), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $192.38 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $1418.98 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $1587.51 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IN: $1963.08 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2025
  • KS: $0.01 (default), effective Jan 1, 2003
  • KY: $235.57 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $1021.56 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2012
  • MD: $2002.35 (dme), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • MS: $1884.60 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $2355.70 (dme), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $206.13 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $1651.32 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2017
  • OK: $235.57 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • TX: $1501.18 (dmepos_tos_9_e_j_l_and_r, Medical Supplier (Dme)), effective Sep 1, 2026
  • VA: $2226.13 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • VT: $2073.33 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $2355.70 (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.