E0276 HCPCS code: Bed pan, fracture, metal or plastic

E0276 is the HCPCS Level II code for bed pan, fracture, metal or plastic. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $14.21 to $23.58 (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 fell 39% from 2022 to 2024 (18 to 11 services). In 2024, 7 suppliers billed Medicare for E0276 (purchases), serving 11 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 1 of 14 E02 codes billed NU (family range $15.39–$673.16); rural fees run 10% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0276

How the E0276 fee compares

Who bills E0276 (2024)

Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.

Medicare utilization for E0276, 2022–2024

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

Medicare policy articles for this code

• A54516: Bowel Management Devices - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance

What changed for E0276

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.6%: $14.99 to $15.39
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $1.51 to $1.55
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.7%: $11.24 to $11.54
• 1986-01-01: E0276 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 E0276?

E0276 is the HCPCS Level II code for bed pan, fracture, metal or plastic. Short descriptor: "Bed pan fracture".

How much does Medicare pay for E0276?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $14.21–$23.58; RR (rental (monthly)): $1.42–$2.71; UE (used equipment, purchased): $10.66–$17.68. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0276?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E0276 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $14.99 in 2025 to $15.39 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0276 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)
• 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

Building a device that would bill under a code like this? Caduvo matches a device description to HCPCS/CPT codes, Medicare coverage and payment, and the FDA pathway in one report.

Next steps

• Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0276
• Watch E0276 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
• Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0276

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.

All E codes · HCPCS lookup