2025 HCPCS code E0159
Replacement brake attachment for a wheeled walker, each.
Modifiers may be applicable to further specify the circumstances of the brake replacement. Consult modifier guidelines for appropriate usage.
Medical necessity for a walker brake replacement is established when the existing brake is broken or no longer functional, impacting the patient's safe and effective use of the walker.
The healthcare provider supplies and installs the replacement brake attachment. This ensures the patient's safety and mobility while using the wheeled walker.
In simple words: This code covers the cost of replacing a broken brake on a walker with wheels.
This code represents a replacement brake attachment for walkers equipped with wheels. It covers various brake types like push-down, hand-operated, or glide brakes, which lift the walker's legs when not in use.
Example 1: A patient's wheeled walker brake is damaged due to wear and tear and needs replacement., A patient accidentally breaks the brake on their wheeled walker and requires a new one., A patient with a folding walker has difficulty operating the existing brakes due to arthritis and requires different type of brake.
Documentation should support the medical necessity of the wheeled walker itself, as well as the reason for brake replacement. This may include the patient's diagnosis, mobility limitations, and the specific type of brake required.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Geriatrics
- Place of Service:Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, Office, Outpatient Hospital