E0165 HCPCS code: Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms
E0165 is the HCPCS Level II code for commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $13.91 to $27.01 (RR, rental (monthly)) 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 31 of 51 E01 codes billed RR (family range $1.36–$4,390.87); rural fees run 31% higher.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0165
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $13.91 | $27.01 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $22.54 | — |
| AL | RR | $15.72 | $19.62 |
| AR | RR | $15.72 | $19.62 |
| AZ | RR | $14.74 | $21.60 |
| CA | RR | $14.77 | $20.42 |
| CO | RR | $15.97 | $21.60 |
| CT | RR | $14.41 | $21.60 |
| DC | RR | $13.91 | $19.62 |
| DE | RR | $13.91 | $19.76 |
| FL | RR | $15.72 | $21.60 |
| GA | RR | $15.72 | $21.60 |
| HI | RR | $23.39 | — |
| IA | RR | $15.82 | $21.60 |
| ID | RR | $15.97 | $21.60 |
| IL | RR | $15.59 | $21.60 |
| IN | RR | $15.59 | $19.62 |
| KS | RR | $15.82 | $21.60 |
| KY | RR | $15.72 | $21.60 |
| LA | RR | $15.72 | $19.62 |
| MA | RR | $14.41 | $19.62 |
| MD | RR | $13.91 | $19.62 |
| ME | RR | $14.41 | $19.62 |
| MI | RR | $15.59 | $21.60 |
| MN | RR | $15.82 | $20.44 |
| MO | RR | $15.82 | $21.60 |
| MS | RR | $15.72 | $19.62 |
| MT | RR | $15.97 | $19.85 |
| NC | RR | $15.72 | $19.62 |
| ND | RR | $15.82 | $21.60 |
| NE | RR | $15.82 | $21.60 |
| NH | RR | $14.41 | $19.62 |
| NJ | RR | $13.91 | $21.35 |
| NM | RR | $14.74 | $19.62 |
| NV | RR | $14.77 | $21.41 |
| NY | RR | $13.91 | $21.60 |
| OH | RR | $15.59 | $19.62 |
| OK | RR | $14.74 | $21.60 |
| OR | RR | $14.77 | $21.60 |
| PA | RR | $13.91 | $19.62 |
| PR | RR | $27.01 | — |
| RI | RR | $14.41 | $21.60 |
| SC | RR | $15.72 | $21.60 |
| SD | RR | $15.82 | $21.60 |
| TN | RR | $15.72 | $19.62 |
| TX | RR | $14.74 | $21.60 |
| UT | RR | $15.97 | $21.60 |
| VA | RR | $15.72 | $21.47 |
| VI | RR | $23.62 | — |
| VT | RR | $14.41 | $19.62 |
| WA | RR | $14.77 | $21.60 |
| WI | RR | $15.59 | $21.60 |
| WV | RR | $15.72 | $19.62 |
| WY | RR | $15.97 | $21.60 |
How the E0165 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 51 E01 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 31 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $1.36–$4,390.87 |
| Rural fee uplift | 30.8% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0165
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $15.47 to $15.88
- 1986-01-01: E0165 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 E0165?
E0165 is the HCPCS Level II code for commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms. Short descriptor: "Commode chair with detacharm".
How much does Medicare pay for E0165?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $13.91–$27.01. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0165?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0165 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $15.47 in 2025 to $15.88 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0165 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.