E0462 HCPCS code: Rocking bed with or without side rails
E0462 is the HCPCS Level II code for rocking bed with or without side rails. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $278.25 to $571.39 (RR, rental (monthly)) depending on the state. 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. Its average fee ranks 11 of 19 E04 codes billed RR (family range $5.28–$1,572.12).
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 | 1990-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0462
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $278.25 | $571.39 | $415.30 | $353.01 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $534.36 | — |
| AL | RR | $372.38 | — |
| AR | RR | $364.37 | — |
| AZ | RR | $353.01 | — |
| CA | RR | $415.30 | — |
| CO | RR | $368.52 | — |
| CT | RR | $383.68 | — |
| DC | RR | $415.30 | — |
| DE | RR | $415.30 | — |
| FL | RR | $415.30 | — |
| GA | RR | $415.30 | — |
| HI | RR | $571.39 | — |
| IA | RR | $415.30 | — |
| ID | RR | $415.30 | — |
| IL | RR | $415.30 | — |
| IN | RR | $392.54 | — |
| KS | RR | $415.30 | — |
| KY | RR | $415.30 | — |
| LA | RR | $353.01 | — |
| MA | RR | $353.01 | — |
| MD | RR | $415.30 | — |
| ME | RR | $353.01 | — |
| MI | RR | $353.01 | — |
| MN | RR | $363.89 | — |
| MO | RR | $415.30 | — |
| MS | RR | $415.30 | — |
| MT | RR | $353.01 | — |
| NC | RR | $394.35 | — |
| ND | RR | $381.30 | — |
| NE | RR | $415.30 | — |
| NH | RR | $353.01 | — |
| NJ | RR | $415.30 | — |
| NM | RR | $415.30 | — |
| NV | RR | $415.30 | — |
| NY | RR | $353.01 | — |
| OH | RR | $410.56 | — |
| OK | RR | $415.30 | — |
| OR | RR | $415.30 | — |
| PA | RR | $415.30 | — |
| PR | RR | $278.25 | — |
| RI | RR | $353.01 | — |
| SC | RR | $373.20 | — |
| SD | RR | $415.30 | — |
| TN | RR | $415.30 | — |
| TX | RR | $415.30 | — |
| UT | RR | $415.30 | — |
| VA | RR | $415.30 | — |
| VI | RR | $353.01 | — |
| VT | RR | $353.01 | — |
| WA | RR | $353.01 | — |
| WI | RR | $367.99 | — |
| WV | RR | $391.84 | — |
| WY | RR | $414.03 | — |
How the E0462 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 19 E04 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 11 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $5.28–$1,572.12 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0462
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $388.11 to $395.87
- 1990-01-01: E0462 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 E0462?
E0462 is the HCPCS Level II code for rocking bed with or without side rails. Short descriptor: "Rocking bed w/ or w/o side r".
How much does Medicare pay for E0462?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $278.25–$571.39. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0462?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E0462 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $388.11 in 2025 to $395.87 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0462 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E04 codes
- E0424 — Stationary compressed gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes container, contents, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, nebulizer, cannula or mask, and tubing ($94.56–$177.16)
- E0425 — Stationary compressed gas system, purchase; includes regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, nebulizer, cannula or mask, and tubing
- E0430 — Portable gaseous oxygen system, purchase; includes regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing
- E0431 — Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing ($21.24–$88.58)
- E0433 — Portable liquid oxygen system, rental; home liquefier used to fill portable liquid oxygen containers, includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask and tubing, with or without supply reservoir and contents gauge ($46.28–$88.58)
- E0434 — Portable liquid oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, supply reservoir, humidifier, flowmeter, refill adaptor, contents gauge, cannula or mask, and tubing ($46.28–$88.58)
- E0435 — Portable liquid oxygen system, purchase; includes portable container, supply reservoir, flowmeter, humidifier, contents gauge, cannula or mask, tubing and refill adaptor
- E0439 — Stationary liquid oxygen system, rental; includes container, contents, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, nebulizer, cannula or mask, & tubing ($94.56–$177.16)
- E0440 — Stationary liquid oxygen system, purchase; includes use of reservoir, contents indicator, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, nebulizer, cannula or mask, and tubing
- E0441 — Stationary oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit ($61.92–$75.90)
- E0442 — Stationary oxygen contents, liquid, 1 month's supply = 1 unit ($61.92–$75.90)
- E0443 — Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit ($56.56–$72.51)
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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.