E0161 HCPCS code: Sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode, with faucet attachment/s

E0161 is the HCPCS Level II code for sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode, with faucet attachment/s. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $25.28 to $38.04 (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. Its average fee ranks 9 of 34 E01 codes billed NU (family range $13.50–$517.31); rural fees run 11% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0161

How the E0161 fee compares

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

What changed for E0161

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.7%: $29.96 to $30.76
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.6%: $3.02 to $3.10
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.7%: $22.47 to $23.07
• 1986-01-01: E0161 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 E0161?

E0161 is the HCPCS Level II code for sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode, with faucet attachment/s. Short descriptor: "Sitz bath/equipment w/faucet".

How much does Medicare pay for E0161?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $25.28–$38.04; RR (rental (monthly)): $2.54–$4.34; UE (used equipment, purchased): $18.93–$28.53. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0161?

Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.

Did the Medicare fee for E0161 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $29.96 in 2025 to $30.76 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0161 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)
• E0110 — Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips ($17.71–$141.62)
• 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)

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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.

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