K0829 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS K0829 is officially defined as "Power wheelchair, group 2 extra heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight 601 pounds or more." HCPCS K0829 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from HealthPartners, Aetna, and 2 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS K0829 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.