E0187 HCPCS code: Water pressure mattress
E0187 is the HCPCS Level II code for water pressure mattress. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $24.56 to $63.95 (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 42 of 51 E01 codes billed RR (family range $1.36–$4,390.87); rural fees run 5% 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 | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0187
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $24.56 | $63.95 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $55.24 | — |
| AL | RR | $24.56 | $31.07 |
| AR | RR | $24.56 | $28.12 |
| AZ | RR | $26.88 | $30.50 |
| CA | RR | $27.40 | $31.07 |
| CO | RR | $25.43 | $31.07 |
| CT | RR | $27.42 | $31.07 |
| DC | RR | $27.43 | $31.07 |
| DE | RR | $27.43 | $31.07 |
| FL | RR | $24.56 | $28.93 |
| GA | RR | $24.56 | $28.12 |
| HI | RR | $58.97 | — |
| IA | RR | $26.44 | $31.07 |
| ID | RR | $25.43 | $31.07 |
| IL | RR | $28.12 | $28.12 |
| IN | RR | $28.12 | $28.12 |
| KS | RR | $26.44 | $31.07 |
| KY | RR | $24.56 | $30.89 |
| LA | RR | $24.56 | $28.12 |
| MA | RR | $27.42 | $28.12 |
| MD | RR | $27.43 | $31.07 |
| ME | RR | $27.42 | $28.12 |
| MI | RR | $28.36 | $31.07 |
| MN | RR | $26.44 | $28.12 |
| MO | RR | $26.44 | $28.12 |
| MS | RR | $24.56 | $28.12 |
| MT | RR | $25.43 | $28.12 |
| NC | RR | $24.56 | $28.12 |
| ND | RR | $26.44 | $31.07 |
| NE | RR | $26.44 | $31.07 |
| NH | RR | $27.42 | $28.12 |
| NJ | RR | $27.43 | $30.62 |
| NM | RR | $26.88 | $28.12 |
| NV | RR | $27.40 | $31.07 |
| NY | RR | $27.43 | $31.07 |
| OH | RR | $28.36 | $31.07 |
| OK | RR | $26.88 | $29.25 |
| OR | RR | $27.40 | $31.07 |
| PA | RR | $27.43 | $31.07 |
| PR | RR | $63.95 | — |
| RI | RR | $27.42 | $28.12 |
| SC | RR | $24.56 | $28.12 |
| SD | RR | $26.44 | $31.07 |
| TN | RR | $24.56 | $28.12 |
| TX | RR | $26.88 | $31.07 |
| UT | RR | $25.43 | $28.12 |
| VA | RR | $24.56 | $31.07 |
| VI | RR | $33.07 | — |
| VT | RR | $27.42 | $28.12 |
| WA | RR | $27.40 | $31.07 |
| WI | RR | $28.36 | $31.07 |
| WV | RR | $24.56 | $31.07 |
| WY | RR | $25.43 | $31.07 |
How the E0187 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 51 E01 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 42 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $1.36–$4,390.87 |
| Rural fee uplift | 5.0% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0187
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.6%: $27.69 to $28.41
- 1986-01-01: E0187 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 E0187?
E0187 is the HCPCS Level II code for water pressure mattress. Short descriptor: "Water pressure mattress".
How much does Medicare pay for E0187?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $24.56–$63.95. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0187?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0187 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $27.69 in 2025 to $28.41 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0187 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.