E0310 HCPCS code: Bed side rails, full length

E0310 is the HCPCS Level II code for bed side rails, full length. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $129.76 to $203.16 (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 2 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 6% from 2022 to 2024 (2,341 to 2,487 services). In 2024, 78 suppliers billed Medicare for E0310 (purchases), serving 2,062 beneficiaries; California, Florida, New York accounted for 94% of services. Its average fee ranks 3 of 3 E03 codes billed NU (family range $11.44–$143.04); rural fees run 34% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0310

How the E0310 fee compares

Who bills E0310 (2024)

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

Medicare utilization for E0310, 2022–2024

States with the most E0310 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 E0310

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.7%: $139.34 to $143.04
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.6%: $14.33 to $14.71
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.7%: $104.76 to $107.54
• 1986-01-01: E0310 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 E0310?

E0310 is the HCPCS Level II code for bed side rails, full length. Short descriptor: "Rails bed side full length".

How much does Medicare pay for E0310?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $129.76–$203.16; RR (rental (monthly)): $12.98–$28.98; UE (used equipment, purchased): $97.32–$159.19. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0310?

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

Did the Medicare fee for E0310 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $139.34 in 2025 to $143.04 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0310 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)
• E0305 — Bed side rails, half length ($12.31–$22.32)
• 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 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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