HCPCS code E0163: Commode Chair, Mobile or Stationary, with Fixed Arms

No. A commode chair (E0163) is a separate device from a raised toilet seat (E0172). If a commode is used only as a raised toilet seat, it is considered a non-covered benefit by Medicare, and the GY modifier should be used on the claim to indicate that the service is not covered.

Commode chairs are typically billed as a purchase item, as they fall under the "inexpensive and routinely purchased" DME category.

The main difference is the armrests. E0163 is for a commode with fixed arms, while E0165 is for a commode with detachable arms. The choice depends on the patient's specific needs and mobility.