HCPCS code E0240: Bath/shower Chair, With or Without Wheels, Any Size

Properly code and bill for HCPCS code E0240 by meeting the documentation and billing requirements listed in our short guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Generally, no. Bath/shower chairs are considered "personal comfort items" and are statutorily excluded from Medicare coverage as DME.

Yes, in most cases, a prescription or signed order from a physician or other treating practitioner is required for billing purposes to demonstrate medical necessity.

While some bath chairs may be designed with commode openings, the primary purpose of a bath chair (E0240) is for bathing. Related codes like E0163, E0165, and E0168 are used for commode chairs.