K0836 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS K0836 is officially defined as "Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, single power option, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds." HCPCS K0836 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna, Blue Shield of California, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS K0836 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.