E0110 HCPCS code: Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips
E0110 is the HCPCS Level II code for crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $93.99 to $141.62 (NU, new equipment, purchased) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 20% from 2022 to 2024 (1,467 to 1,179 services). In 2024, 481 suppliers billed Medicare for E0110 (purchases), serving 1,156 beneficiaries; New York, North Carolina, Virginia accounted for 35% of services. Its average fee ranks 29 of 34 E01 codes billed NU (family range $13.50–$517.31).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0110
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $93.99 | $141.62 | $110.58 | $93.99 |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $17.71 | $47.31 | $22.78 | $19.36 |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $70.47 | $106.20 | $82.90 | $70.47 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $116.06 | — |
| AL | NU | $93.99 | — |
| AR | NU | $110.58 | — |
| AZ | NU | $93.99 | — |
| CA | NU | $110.58 | — |
| CO | NU | $93.99 | — |
| CT | NU | $110.58 | — |
| DC | NU | $110.58 | — |
| DE | NU | $103.57 | — |
| FL | NU | $103.57 | — |
| GA | NU | $93.99 | — |
| HI | NU | $124.06 | — |
| IA | NU | $110.58 | — |
| ID | NU | $98.75 | — |
| IL | NU | $100.41 | — |
| IN | NU | $110.58 | — |
| KS | NU | $110.58 | — |
| KY | NU | $106.62 | — |
| LA | NU | $110.58 | — |
| MA | NU | $110.58 | — |
| MD | NU | $103.37 | — |
| ME | NU | $110.58 | — |
| MI | NU | $93.99 | — |
| MN | NU | $110.58 | — |
| MO | NU | $110.58 | — |
| MS | NU | $104.82 | — |
| MT | NU | $110.58 | — |
| NC | NU | $106.64 | — |
| ND | NU | $110.58 | — |
| NE | NU | $110.58 | — |
| NH | NU | $110.58 | — |
| NJ | NU | $103.43 | — |
| NM | NU | $110.58 | — |
| NV | NU | $93.99 | — |
| NY | NU | $110.58 | — |
| OH | NU | $93.99 | — |
| OK | NU | $110.58 | — |
| OR | NU | $110.58 | — |
| PA | NU | $93.99 | — |
| PR | NU | $141.62 | — |
| RI | NU | $93.99 | — |
| SC | NU | $110.58 | — |
| SD | NU | $110.58 | — |
| TN | NU | $99.43 | — |
| TX | NU | $101.72 | — |
| UT | NU | $110.58 | — |
| VA | NU | $110.58 | — |
| VI | NU | $110.58 | — |
| VT | NU | $110.58 | — |
| WA | NU | $110.58 | — |
| WI | NU | $110.58 | — |
| WV | NU | $93.99 | — |
| WY | NU | $93.99 | — |
| AK | RR | $44.24 | — |
| AL | RR | $19.36 | — |
| AR | RR | $19.36 | — |
| AZ | RR | $22.78 | — |
| CA | RR | $22.78 | — |
| CO | RR | $19.36 | — |
| CT | RR | $22.78 | — |
| DC | RR | $22.78 | — |
| DE | RR | $22.78 | — |
| FL | RR | $20.49 | — |
| GA | RR | $19.36 | — |
| HI | RR | $47.31 | — |
| IA | RR | $19.36 | — |
| ID | RR | $22.78 | — |
| IL | RR | $22.78 | — |
| IN | RR | $19.36 | — |
| KS | RR | $22.78 | — |
| KY | RR | $19.38 | — |
| LA | RR | $19.36 | — |
| MA | RR | $22.78 | — |
| MD | RR | $22.78 | — |
| ME | RR | $22.78 | — |
| MI | RR | $22.78 | — |
| MN | RR | $22.78 | — |
| MO | RR | $22.78 | — |
| MS | RR | $19.36 | — |
| MT | RR | $19.36 | — |
| NC | RR | $19.36 | — |
| ND | RR | $19.36 | — |
| NE | RR | $22.78 | — |
| NH | RR | $22.78 | — |
| NJ | RR | $19.36 | — |
| NM | RR | $19.36 | — |
| NV | RR | $22.78 | — |
| NY | RR | $19.36 | — |
| OH | RR | $22.78 | — |
| OK | RR | $22.78 | — |
| OR | RR | $22.78 | — |
| PA | RR | $22.78 | — |
| PR | RR | $17.71 | — |
| RI | RR | $22.78 | — |
| SC | RR | $19.36 | — |
| SD | RR | $19.36 | — |
| TN | RR | $19.36 | — |
| TX | RR | $19.36 | — |
| UT | RR | $19.36 | — |
| VA | RR | $22.78 | — |
| VI | RR | $19.36 | — |
| VT | RR | $22.78 | — |
| WA | RR | $22.78 | — |
| WI | RR | $22.78 | — |
| WV | RR | $22.78 | — |
| WY | RR | $19.36 | — |
| AK | UE | $78.46 | — |
| AL | UE | $81.97 | — |
| AR | UE | $82.90 | — |
| AZ | UE | $70.47 | — |
| CA | UE | $77.66 | — |
| CO | UE | $70.47 | — |
| CT | UE | $82.90 | — |
| DC | UE | $82.90 | — |
| DE | UE | $77.67 | — |
| FL | UE | $77.67 | — |
| GA | UE | $70.47 | — |
| HI | UE | $83.93 | — |
| IA | UE | $82.90 | — |
| ID | UE | $74.07 | — |
| IL | UE | $75.29 | — |
| IN | UE | $82.90 | — |
| KS | UE | $82.90 | — |
| KY | UE | $79.98 | — |
| LA | UE | $82.90 | — |
| MA | UE | $82.90 | — |
| MD | UE | $77.53 | — |
| ME | UE | $82.90 | — |
| MI | UE | $70.47 | — |
| MN | UE | $82.90 | — |
| MO | UE | $82.90 | — |
| MS | UE | $78.63 | — |
| MT | UE | $82.90 | — |
| NC | UE | $79.99 | — |
| ND | UE | $82.90 | — |
| NE | UE | $82.90 | — |
| NH | UE | $82.90 | — |
| NJ | UE | $77.55 | — |
| NM | UE | $82.90 | — |
| NV | UE | $70.47 | — |
| NY | UE | $82.90 | — |
| OH | UE | $70.47 | — |
| OK | UE | $82.90 | — |
| OR | UE | $82.90 | — |
| PA | UE | $82.90 | — |
| PR | UE | $106.20 | — |
| RI | UE | $70.47 | — |
| SC | UE | $82.90 | — |
| SD | UE | $82.90 | — |
| TN | UE | $74.56 | — |
| TX | UE | $76.28 | — |
| UT | UE | $82.90 | — |
| VA | UE | $82.90 | — |
| VI | UE | $82.90 | — |
| VT | UE | $82.90 | — |
| WA | UE | $82.90 | — |
| WI | UE | $82.90 | — |
| WV | UE | $70.47 | — |
| WY | UE | $70.47 | — |
How the E0110 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 34 E01 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 29 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $13.50–$517.31 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills E0110 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 5 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 481 |
| Referring clinicians | 779 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,156 |
| States with claims | 23 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (New York, North Carolina, Virginia) | 35% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 592 | 1,443 |
| 2023 | 506 | 1,181 |
| 2024 | 481 | 1,156 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0110, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,467 | 1,443 | $87.33 | $64.39 |
| 2023 | 1,181 | 1,181 | $95.65 | $70.60 |
| 2024 | 1,179 | 1,156 | $97.08 | $72.31 |
States with the most E0110 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 122 | $75.85 |
| North Carolina | 121 | $76.51 |
| Virginia | 117 | $76.51 |
| Utah | 108 | $77.14 |
| California | 106 | $74.22 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0110
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.0%: $104.41 to $106.49
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $21.65 to $22.09
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.0%: $78.30 to $79.87
- 1986-01-01: E0110 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0110?
E0110 is the HCPCS Level II code for crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips. Short descriptor: "Crutch forearm pair".
How much does Medicare pay for E0110?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $93.99–$141.62; RR (rental (monthly)): $17.71–$47.31; UE (used equipment, purchased): $70.47–$106.20. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0110?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0110 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $104.41 in 2025 to $106.49 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0110 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E01 codes
- E0100 — Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip ($6.11–$48.89)
- E0105 — Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips ($10.74–$86.55)
- E0111 — Crutch forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, each, with tip and handgrips ($8.81–$80.49)
- E0112 — Crutches underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips ($7.97–$63.92)
- E0113 — Crutch underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, each, with pad, tip and handgrip ($4.00–$55.77)
- E0114 — Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips ($10.38–$88.73)
- E0116 — Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each ($5.58–$44.38)
- E0117 — Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each ($27.45–$32.96)
- E0118 — Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or without wheels, each
- E0130 — Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height ($5.35–$86.89)
- E0135 — Walker, folding (pickup), adjustable or fixed height ($5.35–$105.44)
- E0140 — Walker, with trunk support, adjustable or fixed height, any type ($31.98–$45.71)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.