E0221 HCPCS code: Infrared heating pad system
E0221 is the HCPCS Level II code for infrared heating pad system. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-01-01 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52477: Infrared Heating Pad Systems - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E0221
- 2002-01-01: E0221 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 E0221?
E0221 is the HCPCS Level II code for infrared heating pad system. Short descriptor: "Infrared heating pad system".
Does Medicare cover E0221?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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)
- E0217 — Water circulating heat pad with pump ($66.95–$923.22)
- E0218 — Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type
- 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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Next steps
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; 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.