E0236 HCPCS code: Pump for water circulating pad
E0236 is the HCPCS Level II code for pump for water circulating pad. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $50.34 to $88.02 (RR, rental (monthly)) 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 15 of 34 E02 codes billed RR (family range $1.55–$263.61).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0236
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $50.34 | $88.02 | $63.06 | $53.60 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $82.33 | — |
| AL | RR | $53.60 | — |
| AR | RR | $63.06 | — |
| AZ | RR | $57.87 | — |
| CA | RR | $63.06 | — |
| CO | RR | $53.60 | — |
| CT | RR | $55.92 | — |
| DC | RR | $58.86 | — |
| DE | RR | $56.76 | — |
| FL | RR | $53.60 | — |
| GA | RR | $56.14 | — |
| HI | RR | $88.02 | — |
| IA | RR | $63.06 | — |
| ID | RR | $62.89 | — |
| IL | RR | $63.06 | — |
| IN | RR | $63.06 | — |
| KS | RR | $63.06 | — |
| KY | RR | $53.60 | — |
| LA | RR | $63.06 | — |
| MA | RR | $63.06 | — |
| MD | RR | $56.08 | — |
| ME | RR | $63.06 | — |
| MI | RR | $53.60 | — |
| MN | RR | $53.60 | — |
| MO | RR | $63.06 | — |
| MS | RR | $63.06 | — |
| MT | RR | $63.06 | — |
| NC | RR | $63.06 | — |
| ND | RR | $63.06 | — |
| NE | RR | $63.06 | — |
| NH | RR | $63.06 | — |
| NJ | RR | $54.54 | — |
| NM | RR | $58.96 | — |
| NV | RR | $60.64 | — |
| NY | RR | $54.91 | — |
| OH | RR | $53.60 | — |
| OK | RR | $63.06 | — |
| OR | RR | $53.60 | — |
| PA | RR | $55.73 | — |
| PR | RR | $50.34 | — |
| RI | RR | $53.60 | — |
| SC | RR | $63.06 | — |
| SD | RR | $63.06 | — |
| TN | RR | $63.06 | — |
| TX | RR | $63.06 | — |
| UT | RR | $53.60 | — |
| VA | RR | $63.06 | — |
| VI | RR | $54.92 | — |
| VT | RR | $63.06 | — |
| WA | RR | $60.50 | — |
| WI | RR | $63.06 | — |
| WV | RR | $53.60 | — |
| WY | RR | $63.06 | — |
How the E0236 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 34 E02 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 15 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $1.55–$263.61 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
What changed for E0236
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $59.03 to $60.22
- 1986-01-01: E0236 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 E0236?
E0236 is the HCPCS Level II code for pump for water circulating pad. Short descriptor: "Pump for water circulating p".
How much does Medicare pay for E0236?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $50.34–$88.02. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0236?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0236 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $59.03 in 2025 to $60.22 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
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- E0205 — Heat lamp, with stand, includes bulb, or infrared element ($25.87–$370.65)
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- E0215 — Electric heat pad, moist ($8.98–$155.37)
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- E0218 — Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type
- E0221 — Infrared heating pad system
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- 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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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.