E0301 HCPCS code: Hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, without mattress

E0301 is the HCPCS Level II code for hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, without mattress. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $187.86 to $308.87 (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. Medicare volume fell 22% from 2022 to 2024 (3,879 to 3,031 services). In 2024, 321 suppliers billed Medicare for E0301 (rentals), serving 609 beneficiaries; New York, California, Maryland accounted for 28% of services. Its average fee ranks 5 of 13 E03 codes billed RR (family range $1.24–$617.56); rural fees run 31% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0301

How the E0301 fee compares

Who bills E0301 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E0301, 2022–2024

States with the most E0301 services (2024)

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 E0301

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $201.18 to $206.52
• 2004-01-01: E0301 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 E0301?

E0301 is the HCPCS Level II code for hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, without mattress. Short descriptor: "Hd hosp bed, 350-600 lbs".

How much does Medicare pay for E0301?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $187.86–$308.87. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0301?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E0301 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $201.18 in 2025 to $206.52 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0301 can be billed per day?

1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).

Related E03 codes

• E0300 — Pediatric crib, hospital grade, fully enclosed, with or without top enclosure ($319.91–$369.16)
• E0302 — Hospital bed, extra heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 600 pounds, with any type side rails, without mattress ($564.29–$862.87)
• E0303 — Hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, with mattress ($189.35–$330.83)
• E0304 — Hospital bed, extra heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 600 pounds, with any type side rails, with mattress ($573.26–$898.22)
• E0305 — Bed side rails, half length ($12.31–$22.32)
• E0310 — Bed side rails, full length ($12.98–$203.16)
• E0315 — Bed accessory: board, table, or support device, any type
• E0316 — Safety enclosure frame/canopy for use with hospital bed, any type ($182.59–$286.86)
• E0325 — Urinal; male, jug-type, any material ($1.04–$14.22)
• E0326 — Urinal; female, jug-type, any material ($1.18–$20.09)
• E0328 — Hospital bed, pediatric, manual, 360 degree side enclosures, top of headboard, footboard and side rails up to 24 inches above the spring, includes mattress
• E0329 — Hospital bed, pediatric, electric or semi-electric, 360 degree side enclosures, top of headboard, footboard and side rails up to 24 inches above the spring, includes mattress

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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; 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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