E0210 HCPCS code: Electric heat pad, standard
E0210 is the HCPCS Level II code for electric heat pad, standard. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $39.56 to $127.76 (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. Medicare volume rose 20% from 2022 to 2024 (1,212 to 1,453 services). In 2024, 126 suppliers billed Medicare for E0210 (purchases), serving 1,453 beneficiaries; California, New Jersey, New York accounted for 82% of services. Its average fee ranks 4 of 14 E02 codes billed NU (family range $15.39–$673.16).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0210
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $39.56 | $127.76 | $46.54 | $39.56 |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $3.73 | $75.11 | $4.39 | $3.73 |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $29.64 | $92.86 | $34.87 | $29.64 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $119.51 | — |
| AL | NU | $39.56 | — |
| AR | NU | $39.56 | — |
| AZ | NU | $39.56 | — |
| CA | NU | $46.54 | — |
| CO | NU | $46.54 | — |
| CT | NU | $46.54 | — |
| DC | NU | $46.54 | — |
| DE | NU | $46.54 | — |
| FL | NU | $39.56 | — |
| GA | NU | $41.52 | — |
| HI | NU | $127.76 | — |
| IA | NU | $39.56 | — |
| ID | NU | $39.56 | — |
| IL | NU | $39.56 | — |
| IN | NU | $39.56 | — |
| KS | NU | $46.54 | — |
| KY | NU | $39.56 | — |
| LA | NU | $44.94 | — |
| MA | NU | $46.54 | — |
| MD | NU | $46.54 | — |
| ME | NU | $46.54 | — |
| MI | NU | $46.54 | — |
| MN | NU | $46.54 | — |
| MO | NU | $46.54 | — |
| MS | NU | $39.88 | — |
| MT | NU | $46.54 | — |
| NC | NU | $39.56 | — |
| ND | NU | $39.56 | — |
| NE | NU | $46.54 | — |
| NH | NU | $46.54 | — |
| NJ | NU | $46.54 | — |
| NM | NU | $39.56 | — |
| NV | NU | $39.56 | — |
| NY | NU | $39.56 | — |
| OH | NU | $46.54 | — |
| OK | NU | $39.56 | — |
| OR | NU | $43.63 | — |
| PA | NU | $46.54 | — |
| PR | NU | $42.94 | — |
| RI | NU | $46.54 | — |
| SC | NU | $39.56 | — |
| SD | NU | $39.56 | — |
| TN | NU | $39.56 | — |
| TX | NU | $39.56 | — |
| UT | NU | $46.54 | — |
| VA | NU | $46.54 | — |
| VI | NU | $39.56 | — |
| VT | NU | $46.54 | — |
| WA | NU | $46.54 | — |
| WI | NU | $46.54 | — |
| WV | NU | $46.54 | — |
| WY | NU | $39.56 | — |
| AK | RR | $70.23 | — |
| AL | RR | $3.73 | — |
| AR | RR | $3.73 | — |
| AZ | RR | $4.39 | — |
| CA | RR | $4.39 | — |
| CO | RR | $4.39 | — |
| CT | RR | $4.39 | — |
| DC | RR | $4.39 | — |
| DE | RR | $4.39 | — |
| FL | RR | $3.76 | — |
| GA | RR | $4.15 | — |
| HI | RR | $75.11 | — |
| IA | RR | $3.73 | — |
| ID | RR | $3.80 | — |
| IL | RR | $4.39 | — |
| IN | RR | $3.73 | — |
| KS | RR | $4.39 | — |
| KY | RR | $3.86 | — |
| LA | RR | $4.39 | — |
| MA | RR | $3.79 | — |
| MD | RR | $4.39 | — |
| ME | RR | $3.79 | — |
| MI | RR | $4.39 | — |
| MN | RR | $4.39 | — |
| MO | RR | $4.39 | — |
| MS | RR | $3.99 | — |
| MT | RR | $4.39 | — |
| NC | RR | $3.73 | — |
| ND | RR | $3.73 | — |
| NE | RR | $4.39 | — |
| NH | RR | $3.78 | — |
| NJ | RR | $4.39 | — |
| NM | RR | $3.73 | — |
| NV | RR | $4.39 | — |
| NY | RR | $3.73 | — |
| OH | RR | $4.39 | — |
| OK | RR | $3.79 | — |
| OR | RR | $4.39 | — |
| PA | RR | $4.39 | — |
| PR | RR | $5.38 | — |
| RI | RR | $3.74 | — |
| SC | RR | $3.73 | — |
| SD | RR | $3.89 | — |
| TN | RR | $3.73 | — |
| TX | RR | $3.73 | — |
| UT | RR | $4.39 | — |
| VA | RR | $4.39 | — |
| VI | RR | $3.73 | — |
| VT | RR | $3.78 | — |
| WA | RR | $4.39 | — |
| WI | RR | $4.39 | — |
| WV | RR | $4.39 | — |
| WY | RR | $3.73 | — |
| AK | UE | $86.83 | — |
| AL | UE | $29.64 | — |
| AR | UE | $29.64 | — |
| AZ | UE | $29.64 | — |
| CA | UE | $34.87 | — |
| CO | UE | $34.87 | — |
| CT | UE | $34.87 | — |
| DC | UE | $34.87 | — |
| DE | UE | $34.87 | — |
| FL | UE | $29.64 | — |
| GA | UE | $31.15 | — |
| HI | UE | $92.86 | — |
| IA | UE | $29.64 | — |
| ID | UE | $29.64 | — |
| IL | UE | $29.64 | — |
| IN | UE | $29.64 | — |
| KS | UE | $34.87 | — |
| KY | UE | $29.64 | — |
| LA | UE | $33.70 | — |
| MA | UE | $34.87 | — |
| MD | UE | $34.87 | — |
| ME | UE | $34.87 | — |
| MI | UE | $34.87 | — |
| MN | UE | $34.87 | — |
| MO | UE | $34.87 | — |
| MS | UE | $29.94 | — |
| MT | UE | $34.87 | — |
| NC | UE | $29.64 | — |
| ND | UE | $29.64 | — |
| NE | UE | $34.87 | — |
| NH | UE | $34.87 | — |
| NJ | UE | $34.87 | — |
| NM | UE | $29.64 | — |
| NV | UE | $29.64 | — |
| NY | UE | $29.64 | — |
| OH | UE | $34.87 | — |
| OK | UE | $29.64 | — |
| OR | UE | $32.75 | — |
| PA | UE | $34.87 | — |
| PR | UE | $32.21 | — |
| RI | UE | $34.87 | — |
| SC | UE | $29.64 | — |
| SD | UE | $29.64 | — |
| TN | UE | $29.64 | — |
| TX | UE | $29.64 | — |
| UT | UE | $34.87 | — |
| VA | UE | $34.87 | — |
| VI | UE | $29.64 | — |
| VT | UE | $34.87 | — |
| WA | UE | $34.87 | — |
| WI | UE | $34.87 | — |
| WV | UE | $34.87 | — |
| WY | UE | $29.64 | — |
How the E0210 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 14 E02 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 4 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $15.39–$673.16 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills E0210 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 126 |
| Referring clinicians | 597 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,453 |
| States with claims | 13 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, New Jersey, New York) | 82% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 141 | 1,212 |
| 2023 | 137 | 1,528 |
| 2024 | 126 | 1,453 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0210, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,212 | 1,212 | $38.15 | $27.80 |
| 2023 | 1,528 | 1,528 | $40.35 | $29.35 |
| 2024 | 1,453 | 1,453 | $41.39 | $30.42 |
States with the most E0210 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 971 | $31.36 |
| New Jersey | 102 | $30.50 |
| New York | 75 | $25.84 |
| Illinois | 62 | $26.90 |
| Georgia | 42 | $31.22 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52502: Heating Pads and Heat Lamps - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E0210
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.0%: $45.41 to $46.31
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $6.57 to $6.70
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.0%: $33.92 to $34.60
- 1986-01-01: E0210 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 E0210?
E0210 is the HCPCS Level II code for electric heat pad, standard. Short descriptor: "Electric heat pad standard".
How much does Medicare pay for E0210?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $39.56–$127.76; RR (rental (monthly)): $3.73–$75.11; UE (used equipment, purchased): $29.64–$92.86. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0210?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0210 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $45.41 in 2025 to $46.31 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0210 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E02 codes
- E0200 — Heat lamp, without stand (table model), includes bulb, or infrared element ($13.04–$237.31)
- E0201 — Penile contracture device, manual, greater than 3 lbs traction force ($14.65–$146.52)
- E0202 — Phototherapy (bilirubin) light with photometer ($75.19–$320.58)
- E0203 — Therapeutic lightbox, minimum 10,000 lux, table top model
- E0205 — Heat lamp, with stand, includes bulb, or infrared element ($25.87–$370.65)
- E0215 — Electric heat pad, moist ($8.98–$155.37)
- E0217 — Water circulating heat pad with pump ($66.95–$923.22)
- E0218 — Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type
- E0221 — Infrared heating pad system
- E0225 — Hydrocollator unit, includes pads ($46.40–$682.90)
- E0231 — Non-contact wound warming device (temperature control unit, ac adapter and power cord) for use with warming card and wound cover
- E0232 — Warming card for use with the non contact wound warming device and non contact wound warming wound cover
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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.