Wheelchair Option and Accessories - Policy Article - Coding Guidelines

Code E2399 (not otherwise classified interface) is appropriately used at the time of initial issue in the following situations:

1. A mini-proportional, compact, or short throw joystick is provided, regardless of whether it is used for hand or chin control or
2. An expandable controller is provided for a power wheelchair described by code K0848-K0860 or K0868-K0880 or
3. A touchpad is provided as the drive control interface or
4. There is no specific E code which describes the type of drive control interface system which is provided.

Code E2399 (not otherwise classified interface) is appropriately used at the time of replacement in the following situations:

1. An integrated proportional joystick and controller box are being replaced due to damage; or
2. The item being replaced is a remote joystick box only (without the controller); or
3. The item being replaced is another type of interface, e.g. sip and puff, head control (without the controller); or
4. The item being replaced is the controller box only (without the remote joystick or other type of interface); or
5. There is no specific E code which describes the type of drive control interface system which is provided.

Published by Palmetto GBA as the SADMERC, November 16, 2006. Republished by Noridian as the PDAC, August 2008. Republished by Palmetto GBA as the PDAC, January 2019.