E0329 HCPCS code: 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
E0329 is the HCPCS Level II code for 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. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $1,956.77 per service for E0329 across 20 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 17% from 2023 to 2024 (24 to 20 services). In 2024, 8 suppliers billed Medicare for E0329 (rentals), serving 0 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1B — Hospital beds |
| Added | 2008-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2008-01-01 |
Who bills E0329 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 8 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 8 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 0 |
| States with claims | 0 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0329, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 0 | $730.21 | $502.45 |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 | $2,509.18 | $1,956.77 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
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 E0329
- 2008-01-01: E0329 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 E0329?
E0329 is the HCPCS Level II code for 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. Short descriptor: "Ped hospital bed semi/elect".
How much does Medicare pay for E0329?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $1,956.77 per service (average allowed $2,509.18).
Does Medicare cover E0329?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of E0329 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)
- 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)
- 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
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; 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.