E0217 HCPCS code: Water circulating heat pad with pump

E0217 is the HCPCS Level II code for water circulating heat pad with pump. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $601.40 to $923.22 (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. Its average fee ranks 14 of 14 E02 codes billed NU (family range $15.39–$673.16).

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0217

How the E0217 fee compares

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 E0217

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.0%: $659.96 to $673.16
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $72.87 to $74.33
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.0%: $494.94 to $504.84
• 1997-01-01: E0217 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 E0217?

E0217 is the HCPCS Level II code for water circulating heat pad with pump. Short descriptor: "Water circ heat pad w pump".

How much does Medicare pay for E0217?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $601.40–$923.22; RR (rental (monthly)): $66.95–$101.39; UE (used equipment, purchased): $451.02–$692.46. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0217?

Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.

Did the Medicare fee for E0217 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $659.96 in 2025 to $673.16 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

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)
• E0210 — Electric heat pad, standard ($3.73–$127.76)
• E0215 — Electric heat pad, moist ($8.98–$155.37)
• 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.

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