E0483 HCPCS code: High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each
E0483 is the HCPCS Level II code for high frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $1,515.12 to $1,818.13 (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. In 2024, 1,302 suppliers billed Medicare for E0483 (rentals), serving 16,034 beneficiaries; California, Texas, Florida accounted for 31% of services. Its average fee ranks 17 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 | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2003-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2022-10-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0483
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $1,515.12 | $1,818.13 | $1,515.12 | $1,287.85 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| AL | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| AR | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| AZ | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| CA | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| CO | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| CT | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| DC | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| DE | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| FL | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| GA | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| HI | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| IA | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| ID | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| IL | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| IN | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| KS | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| KY | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| LA | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| MA | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| MD | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| ME | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| MI | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| MN | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| MO | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| MS | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| MT | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| NC | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| ND | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| NE | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| NH | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| NJ | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| NM | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| NV | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| NY | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| OH | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| OK | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| OR | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| PA | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| PR | RR | $1,818.13 | — |
| RI | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| SC | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| SD | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| TN | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| TX | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| UT | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| VA | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| VI | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| VT | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| WA | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| WI | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| WV | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
| WY | RR | $1,515.12 | — |
How the E0483 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 19 E04 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 17 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $5.28–$1,572.12 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills E0483 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 1,302 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 7,713 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 16,034 |
| States with claims | 51 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Texas, Florida) | 31% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,029 | 16,056 |
| 2023 | 1,164 | 16,887 |
| 2024 | 1,302 | 16,034 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0483, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90,766 | 16,056 | $1,070.85 | $838.50 |
| 2023 | 100,221 | 16,887 | $1,152.32 | $895.80 |
| 2024 | 91,255 | 16,034 | $1,181.65 | $918.36 |
States with the most E0483 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14,431 | $917.37 |
| Texas | 7,432 | $918.31 |
| Florida | 6,845 | $918.63 |
| New York | 4,937 | $920.95 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,757 | $925.69 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52494: High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (80 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| A15.0 | Tuberculosis of lung | 1 |
| B91 | Sequelae of poliomyelitis | 1 |
| E74.02 | Pompe disease | 1 |
| E74.05 | Lysosome-associated membrane protein 2 [LAMP2] deficiency | 1 |
| E84.0 | Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations | 1 |
| E84.9 | Cystic fibrosis, unspecified | 1 |
| G12.0 | Infantile spinal muscular atrophy, type I [Werdnig-Hoffman] | 1 |
| G12.1 | Other inherited spinal muscular atrophy | 1 |
| G12.20 | Motor neuron disease, unspecified | 1 |
| G12.21 | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 |
Showing 10 of 80. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for E0483
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $1,491.02 to $1,520.84
- 2003-01-01: E0483 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 E0483?
E0483 is the HCPCS Level II code for high frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each. Short descriptor: "Hi freq chest wall oscil sys".
How much does Medicare pay for E0483?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $1,515.12–$1,818.13. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0483?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for E0483?
Medicare policy articles that cite E0483 list 80 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include A15.0 (Tuberculosis of lung), B91 (Sequelae of poliomyelitis), E74.02 (Pompe disease). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for E0483 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $1,491.02 in 2025 to $1,520.84 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0483 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.