HCPCS code E1831

Static progressive stretch toe device, extension and/or flexion, with or without range of motion adjustment, includes all components and accessories

Medicare: Carrier judgmentE seriesAdded January 01, 2011

What E1831 means

E1831 (Static str toe dev ext/flex) belongs to the HCPCS Level II E series (Durable Medical Equipment). Its Medicare coverage status is Carrier judgment. Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

Part B pricing: Capped rental DME (price subject to floors and ceilings).

Code details

Short description
Static str toe dev ext/flex
Coverage code
C = Carrier judgment
Pricing indicator
36 = Capped rental DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator
A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Type of service
P = Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics R = Rental of DME
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2011
Code added date
January 01, 2011
Data year
2026

Questions about E1831

What is HCPCS code E1831?

HCPCS code E1831 is a Level II code in the E series (Durable Medical Equipment). Its full description is: "Static progressive stretch toe device, extension and/or flexion, with or without range of motion adjustment, includes all components and accessories"

Is E1831 a CPT code?

No. E1831 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code E1831?

The Medicare coverage code for E1831 is "Carrier judgment". Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

When was HCPCS code E1831 added?

E1831 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2011. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2011.

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