{"product_id":"lumex-versamode-drop-arm-commode-chair","title":"Lumex Versamode Drop Arm Commode Chair","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.7;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLumex VersaMode Drop Arm Commode (Model 6810A)\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around one feature that most rolling commodes don't have — arms that drop independently below seat level. On a standard rolling commode, the armrests either flip back or detach, which requires the caregiver to operate them before a transfer can happen. On the VersaMode, each arm drops straight down out of the way independently, so a lateral transfer from a wheelchair or bed can happen from either side without the caregiver needing to step around and reposition the chair. That's the practical difference, and it's the reason this chair carries the HCPCS E0165 code for drop-arm commodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the drop arms, it's a capable 3-in-1 commode — transport chair, lateral transfer aid, and rolling commode with a 7 qt pail and lid. The 5\" rear swivel locking casters maneuver well in tight bathroom spaces. Swing-away footrests extend or detach. The padded seat cover also serves as the backrest when the seat is removed for commode use. Supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e300 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made in the USA. 3-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2954a3;color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;margin:18px 0;font-size:0.88rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about drop arm commodes or lateral transfer setups?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:8662180902\" style=\"color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCall 866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e— Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Sat 9AM–3PM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.91rem;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;width:42%;\"\u003eBrand \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eLumex VersaMode · 6810A · Graham Field\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eWeight Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e300 lb · evenly distributed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e18.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eWidth Between Arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e18.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eCommode Seat Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e17.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eCommode Seat Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e17.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003ePadded Seat Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003ePadded Seat Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eCommode Seat Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e19.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eCasters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eFive 5\" rear swivel · locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eArmrests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eDrop independently below seat level · cushioned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eFootrests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eSwing-away · extend or detach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eSeat Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003ePadded · doubles as backrest when seat removed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eCommode Pail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e7 qt · lid included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eTransport · lateral transfer · rolling commode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eHCPCS Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eE0165\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eComes unassembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e3-year limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the drop arms work differently from flip-back arms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFlip-back arms pivot backward and up — they stay attached but swing out of the transfer path. Drop arms release downward, below seat level, so they're completely out of the way on both sides of the chair simultaneously if needed. For a lateral slide transfer from wheelchair to commode, drop arms create a cleaner path and don't require the caregiver to step around the chair to deal with each arm separately. The arms operate independently so you can drop one or both depending on which side the transfer happens from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the HCPCS E0165 code mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nE0165 is the Medicare billing code for a commode chair with drop arms. If a physician or therapist has specified a drop-arm commode as part of a care plan, this is the chair that meets that code. Contact us or your insurance provider for coverage details — we can't confirm individual coverage but can provide product information to support a claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used over a standard toilet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe commode seat height is 19.5\" — most standard residential toilets sit at 15–17\". The chair rolls over the toilet rather than sitting on it, with the bucket removed. Check that your toilet bowl width clears the 18.25\" between arms before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work as a shower chair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe VersaMode is primarily a transport and transfer commode — it's not specifically designed for shower use. For daily shower use, a dedicated rolling shower commode is a better fit. Call us if you need both functions and we'll help you find the right chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — the chair ships unassembled. Assembly is required before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3-year limited warranty from Graham Field \/ Lumex — stronger than the standard 1-year found on many commodes in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eSimilar Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:20px;line-height:2.2;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nova-rolling-commode-shower-chair-8800\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNova Rolling Commode Shower Chair 8800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — standard rolling commode without drop arms, lower price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/drive-aluminum-shower-chair-and-commode-with-casters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Aluminum Shower Commode with Casters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — aluminum frame, flip-back arms, shower-focused design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/activeaid-600-series-stainless-steel-shower-commode-chair\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActiveAid 600 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — clinical-grade with swing-away arms, higher capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/journey-softsecure-uplift-toilet-assist-bedside-commode-with-lift-assist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJourney SoftSecure Uplift Commode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — for users who need sit-to-stand assist rather than lateral transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eRelated Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:20px;line-height:2.2;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/bath-safety-how-to-choose-rolling-shower-commode-chair\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose a Rolling Shower Commode Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — transfer types, toilet fit, arm styles explained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/bath-safety-tilt-attendant-clinical-shower-commode-chairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTilt, Attendant \u0026amp; Clinical Shower Commode Chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — when transfer access is the primary clinical concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have five SW Florida locations and ship nationwide. If you're specifying this chair for a lateral transfer situation and want to confirm it's the right fit, call us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2954a3;color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;margin:24px 0 8px;font-size:0.88rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpeak with a bath safety specialist.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:8662180902\" style=\"color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e— Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Sat 9AM–3PM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lumex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234568651121,"sku":"6810A","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/6122\/9681\/files\/6810A-1.jpg?v=1755814993","url":"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/products\/lumex-versamode-drop-arm-commode-chair","provider":"Medical Department Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}