BALTIMORE--CMS has established four new temporary K codes for adjustable wheelchair cushions, the agency announced on Friday.

Effective July 1, the following codes will be added to the system:
--K0734, skin protection wheelchair seat cushion, adjustable, width less than 22 inches, any depth
--K0735, skin protection wheelchair seat cushion, adjustable, width 22 inches or greater, any depth
--K0736, skin protection and positioning wheelchair seat cushion, adjustable, width less than 22 inches, any depth
--K0737, skin protection and positioning wheelchair seat cushion, adjustable, width 22 inches or greater, any depth.

Further information on the codes will be posted on the CMS Web site at www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters.