E0193 HCPCS code: Powered air flotation bed (low air loss therapy)
E0193 is the HCPCS Level II code for powered air flotation bed (low air loss therapy). The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $837.96 to $1,189.47 (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. Medicare volume rose 59% from 2022 to 2024 (114 to 181 services). In 2024, 13 suppliers billed Medicare for E0193 (rentals), serving 40 beneficiaries; California, Georgia, Maryland accounted for 76% of services. Its average fee ranks 50 of 51 E01 codes billed RR (family range $1.36–$4,390.87); rural fees run 15% 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 | 1990-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1993-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0193
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $837.96 | $1,189.47 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $1,180.83 | — |
| AL | RR | $864.83 | $1,029.05 |
| AR | RR | $864.83 | $1,029.05 |
| AZ | RR | $862.31 | $992.91 |
| CA | RR | $854.94 | $1,029.05 |
| CO | RR | $902.61 | $1,029.05 |
| CT | RR | $842.30 | $1,023.89 |
| DC | RR | $837.96 | $965.48 |
| DE | RR | $837.96 | $991.86 |
| FL | RR | $864.83 | $969.68 |
| GA | RR | $864.83 | $997.78 |
| HI | RR | $1,104.25 | — |
| IA | RR | $838.98 | $1,029.05 |
| ID | RR | $902.61 | $1,029.05 |
| IL | RR | $906.17 | $1,003.12 |
| IN | RR | $906.17 | $1,029.05 |
| KS | RR | $838.98 | $1,029.05 |
| KY | RR | $864.83 | $1,029.05 |
| LA | RR | $864.83 | $1,008.49 |
| MA | RR | $842.30 | $1,029.05 |
| MD | RR | $837.96 | $1,002.50 |
| ME | RR | $842.30 | $1,029.05 |
| MI | RR | $906.17 | $1,029.05 |
| MN | RR | $838.98 | $1,008.06 |
| MO | RR | $838.98 | $1,029.05 |
| MS | RR | $864.83 | $943.27 |
| MT | RR | $902.61 | $980.93 |
| NC | RR | $864.83 | $1,029.05 |
| ND | RR | $838.98 | $981.48 |
| NE | RR | $838.98 | $1,029.05 |
| NH | RR | $842.30 | $1,029.05 |
| NJ | RR | $837.96 | $1,008.14 |
| NM | RR | $862.31 | $964.96 |
| NV | RR | $854.94 | $1,007.57 |
| NY | RR | $837.96 | $1,024.37 |
| OH | RR | $906.17 | $1,029.05 |
| OK | RR | $862.31 | $1,023.46 |
| OR | RR | $854.94 | $1,029.05 |
| PA | RR | $837.96 | $1,029.05 |
| PR | RR | $1,189.47 | — |
| RI | RR | $842.30 | $943.27 |
| SC | RR | $864.83 | $984.36 |
| SD | RR | $838.98 | $1,029.05 |
| TN | RR | $864.83 | $983.34 |
| TX | RR | $862.31 | $1,029.05 |
| UT | RR | $902.61 | $1,029.05 |
| VA | RR | $864.83 | $995.37 |
| VI | RR | $1,067.09 | — |
| VT | RR | $842.30 | $1,029.05 |
| WA | RR | $854.94 | $1,029.05 |
| WI | RR | $906.17 | $1,024.63 |
| WV | RR | $864.83 | $1,009.92 |
| WY | RR | $902.61 | $1,029.05 |
How the E0193 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 51 E01 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 50 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $1.36–$4,390.87 |
| Rural fee uplift | 14.6% |
Who bills E0193 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 13 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 38 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 40 |
| States with claims | 5 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Georgia, Maryland) | 76% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 25 |
| 2023 | 18 | 35 |
| 2024 | 13 | 40 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0193, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 114 | 25 | $601.91 | $469.76 |
| 2023 | 141 | 35 | $638.73 | $493.10 |
| 2024 | 181 | 40 | $682.72 | $529.55 |
States with the most E0193 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 52 | $626.47 |
| Georgia | 23 | $520.29 |
| Maryland | 21 | $523.26 |
| New Jersey | 19 | $474.86 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $423.53 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52490: Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 2 - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (52 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| L89.100 | Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, unstageable | 1 |
| L89.102 | Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 2 | 1 |
| L89.103 | Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 3 | 1 |
| L89.104 | Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 4 | 1 |
| L89.110 | Pressure ulcer of right upper back, unstageable | 1 |
| L89.112 | Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 2 | 1 |
| L89.113 | Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 3 | 1 |
| L89.114 | Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 4 | 1 |
| L89.120 | Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unstageable | 1 |
| L89.122 | Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 2 | 1 |
Showing 10 of 52. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for E0193
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $859.88 to $882.77
- 1990-01-01: E0193 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 E0193?
E0193 is the HCPCS Level II code for powered air flotation bed (low air loss therapy). Short descriptor: "Powered air flotation bed".
How much does Medicare pay for E0193?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $837.96–$1,189.47. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0193?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for E0193?
Medicare policy articles that cite E0193 list 52 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include L89.100 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, unstageable), L89.102 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 2), L89.103 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 3). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for E0193 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $859.88 in 2025 to $882.77 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0193 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 2026; 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.