E0481 HCPCS code: Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation system and related accessories
E0481 is the HCPCS Level II code for intrapulmonary percussive ventilation system and related accessories. Its Medicare coverage code is M (Non-covered by Medicare): Medicare does not cover this item or service. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | M — Non-covered by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-07-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under E0481. These codes in the same E04 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- E0424 — Stationary compressed gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes container, contents, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, nebulizer, cannula or mask, and tubing: $94.56–$177.16
- 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
- E0439 — Stationary liquid oxygen system, rental; includes container, contents, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, nebulizer, cannula or mask, & tubing: $94.56–$177.16
- 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
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52495: Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation System - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E0481
- 2002-01-01: E0481 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 E0481?
E0481 is the HCPCS Level II code for intrapulmonary percussive ventilation system and related accessories. Short descriptor: "Intrpulmnry percuss vent sys".
Does Medicare cover E0481?
Coverage code M — Non-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of E0481?
Codes in the same E04 family with a DMEPOS fee include E0424 ($94.56–$177.16), E0431 ($21.24–$88.58), E0433 ($46.28–$88.58). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
How many units of E0481 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; 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.