E0305 HCPCS code: Bed side rails, half length

E0305 is the HCPCS Level II code for bed side rails, half length. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $12.31 to $22.32 (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 2 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 14% from 2022 to 2024 (21,395 to 18,334 services). In 2024, 121 suppliers billed Medicare for E0305 (rentals), serving 3,281 beneficiaries; California, Florida, Indiana accounted for 92% of services. Its average fee ranks 3 of 13 E03 codes billed RR (family range $1.24–$617.56); rural fees run 28% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0305

How the E0305 fee compares

Who bills E0305 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E0305, 2022–2024

States with the most E0305 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 E0305

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $13.42 to $13.78
• 1986-01-01: E0305 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 E0305?

E0305 is the HCPCS Level II code for bed side rails, half length. Short descriptor: "Rails bed side half length".

How much does Medicare pay for E0305?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $12.31–$22.32. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0305?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E0305 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $13.42 in 2025 to $13.78 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0305 can be billed per day?

2 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)
• E0301 — 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 ($187.86–$308.87)
• 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)
• 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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