E0183 HCPCS code: Powered pressure reducing underlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
E0183 is the HCPCS Level II code for powered pressure reducing underlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $17.94 to $36.69 (RR, rental (monthly)) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 32 of 51 E01 codes billed RR (family range $1.36–$4,390.87); rural fees run 42% higher.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2022-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2022-10-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0183
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $17.94 | $36.69 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $36.69 | — |
| AL | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| AR | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| AZ | RR | $19.84 | $29.19 |
| CA | RR | $19.37 | $29.19 |
| CO | RR | $20.76 | $29.19 |
| CT | RR | $18.02 | $29.19 |
| DC | RR | $17.94 | $29.19 |
| DE | RR | $17.94 | $29.19 |
| FL | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| GA | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| HI | RR | $34.14 | — |
| IA | RR | $19.48 | $29.19 |
| ID | RR | $20.76 | $29.19 |
| IL | RR | $19.29 | $29.19 |
| IN | RR | $19.29 | $29.19 |
| KS | RR | $19.48 | $29.19 |
| KY | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| LA | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| MA | RR | $18.02 | $29.19 |
| MD | RR | $17.94 | $28.02 |
| ME | RR | $18.02 | $29.19 |
| MI | RR | $19.29 | $29.19 |
| MN | RR | $19.48 | $29.19 |
| MO | RR | $19.48 | $29.19 |
| MS | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| MT | RR | $20.76 | $29.19 |
| NC | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| ND | RR | $19.48 | $29.19 |
| NE | RR | $19.48 | $29.19 |
| NH | RR | $18.02 | $29.19 |
| NJ | RR | $17.94 | $29.19 |
| NM | RR | $19.84 | $29.19 |
| NV | RR | $19.37 | $29.19 |
| NY | RR | $17.94 | $29.19 |
| OH | RR | $19.29 | $29.19 |
| OK | RR | $19.84 | $29.19 |
| OR | RR | $19.37 | $29.19 |
| PA | RR | $17.94 | $29.19 |
| PR | RR | $36.37 | — |
| RI | RR | $18.02 | $29.19 |
| SC | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| SD | RR | $19.48 | $29.19 |
| TN | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| TX | RR | $19.84 | $29.19 |
| UT | RR | $20.76 | $29.19 |
| VA | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| VI | RR | $32.65 | — |
| VT | RR | $18.02 | $29.19 |
| WA | RR | $19.37 | $29.19 |
| WI | RR | $19.29 | $29.19 |
| WV | RR | $19.77 | $29.19 |
| WY | RR | $20.76 | $29.19 |
How the E0183 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 51 E01 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 32 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $1.36–$4,390.87 |
| Rural fee uplift | 42.3% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Nature of Equipment |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Nature of Equipment |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Nature of Equipment |
What changed for E0183
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $19.97 to $20.50
- 2022-10-01: E0183 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 E0183?
E0183 is the HCPCS Level II code for powered pressure reducing underlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty. Short descriptor: "Press underlay alter w/pump".
How much does Medicare pay for E0183?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $17.94–$36.69. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0183?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E0183 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $19.97 in 2025 to $20.50 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0183 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (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.