E0232 HCPCS code: Warming card for use with the non contact wound warming device and non contact wound warming wound cover
E0232 is the HCPCS Level II code for warming card for use with the non contact wound warming device and non contact wound warming wound cover. Its Medicare coverage code is M (Non-covered by Medicare): Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | M — Non-covered by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-07-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under E0232. These codes in the same E02 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- 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
- 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
- E0225 — Hydrocollator unit, includes pads: $46.40–$682.90
What changed for E0232
- 2002-01-01: E0232 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 E0232?
E0232 is the HCPCS Level II code for warming card for use with the non contact wound warming device and non contact wound warming wound cover. Short descriptor: "Warming card for nwt".
Does Medicare cover E0232?
Coverage code M — Non-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of E0232?
Codes in the same E02 family with a DMEPOS fee include E0200 ($13.04–$237.31), E0201 ($14.65–$146.52), E0202 ($75.19–$320.58). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
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
- 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
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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.