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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Special wheelchair seat depth, by upholstery
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Durable Medical Equipment Heavy Duty and Special Wheelchairs |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for E1297 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS E1297 by major payers:
$89.30
$72.72
$76.53
$169.52
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HCPCS E1297
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$170.41Published rateMeriwether County Hospital Authority, Warm Springs Medical Center
Meriwether Healthcare, LLC D/B/A Warm Springs Medical Center
$72.91Published rateEmory Healthcare
Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute
$61.97Published rateAtl Colorectal Surgery
$18.32Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$7.46Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS E1297 vs. Other Heavy Duty and Special Wheelchairs Codes
The HCPCS E1297 code is part of the Durable Medical Equipment services used for Heavy Duty and Special Wheelchairs. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS E1297 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| E1296-HCPCS | Moderate | Special wheelchair seat height from floor |
| E1297-HCPCS | Low | Special wheelchair seat depth, by upholstery |
| E1298-HCPCS | Moderate | Special wheelchair seat depth and/or width, by construction |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS E1297. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the E1297 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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