E0297 HCPCS code: Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), without side rails, without mattress

E0297 is the HCPCS Level II code for hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), without side rails, without mattress. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $126.69 to $180.63 (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. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 30 of 34 E02 codes billed RR (family range $1.55–$263.61); rural fees run 13% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0297

How the E0297 fee compares

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

Medicare policy articles for this code

• A52508: Hospital Beds And Accessories - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance

What changed for E0297

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.6%: $125.73 to $129.04
• 1991-01-01: E0297 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 E0297?

E0297 is the HCPCS Level II code for hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), without side rails, without mattress. Short descriptor: "Hosp bed total elect w/o mat".

How much does Medicare pay for E0297?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $126.69–$180.63. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0297?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E0297 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $125.73 in 2025 to $129.04 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0297 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

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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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