E0565 HCPCS code: Compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven
E0565 is the HCPCS Level II code for compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $42.74 to $82.96 (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 9 of 13 E05 codes billed RR (family range $7.81–$150.24); rural fees run 29% higher.
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 | 1982-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0565
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $42.74 | $82.96 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $79.45 | — |
| AL | RR | $51.98 | $65.83 |
| AR | RR | $51.98 | $65.83 |
| AZ | RR | $52.58 | $65.83 |
| CA | RR | $52.86 | $72.35 |
| CO | RR | $51.02 | $65.83 |
| CT | RR | $54.18 | $72.35 |
| DC | RR | $52.51 | $65.83 |
| DE | RR | $52.51 | $65.83 |
| FL | RR | $51.98 | $65.83 |
| GA | RR | $51.98 | $72.35 |
| HI | RR | $82.96 | — |
| IA | RR | $51.57 | $72.35 |
| ID | RR | $51.02 | $70.76 |
| IL | RR | $54.15 | $72.35 |
| IN | RR | $54.15 | $72.35 |
| KS | RR | $51.57 | $72.35 |
| KY | RR | $51.98 | $65.83 |
| LA | RR | $51.98 | $65.83 |
| MA | RR | $54.18 | $72.35 |
| MD | RR | $52.51 | $72.35 |
| ME | RR | $54.18 | $72.35 |
| MI | RR | $54.15 | $65.83 |
| MN | RR | $51.57 | $69.72 |
| MO | RR | $51.57 | $70.82 |
| MS | RR | $51.98 | $65.83 |
| MT | RR | $51.02 | $65.83 |
| NC | RR | $51.98 | $72.35 |
| ND | RR | $51.57 | $72.35 |
| NE | RR | $51.57 | $72.35 |
| NH | RR | $54.18 | $72.35 |
| NJ | RR | $52.51 | $65.83 |
| NM | RR | $52.58 | $72.35 |
| NV | RR | $52.86 | $65.83 |
| NY | RR | $52.51 | $72.35 |
| OH | RR | $54.15 | $68.41 |
| OK | RR | $52.58 | $72.35 |
| OR | RR | $52.86 | $72.35 |
| PA | RR | $52.51 | $72.35 |
| PR | RR | $42.74 | — |
| RI | RR | $54.18 | $72.35 |
| SC | RR | $51.98 | $65.83 |
| SD | RR | $51.57 | $72.35 |
| TN | RR | $51.98 | $72.35 |
| TX | RR | $52.58 | $72.35 |
| UT | RR | $51.02 | $65.83 |
| VA | RR | $51.98 | $69.62 |
| VI | RR | $72.35 | — |
| VT | RR | $54.18 | $72.35 |
| WA | RR | $52.86 | $65.83 |
| WI | RR | $54.15 | $65.83 |
| WV | RR | $51.98 | $65.83 |
| WY | RR | $51.02 | $72.35 |
How the E0565 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 13 E05 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 9 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $7.81–$150.24 |
| Rural fee uplift | 29.4% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Nature of Equipment |
What changed for E0565
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $52.38 to $53.77
- 1982-01-01: E0565 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 E0565?
E0565 is the HCPCS Level II code for compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven. Short descriptor: "Compressor air power source".
How much does Medicare pay for E0565?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $42.74–$82.96. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0565?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E0565 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $52.38 in 2025 to $53.77 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0565 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E05 codes
- E0500 — Ippb machine, all types, with built-in nebulization; manual or automatic valves; internal or external power source ($132.97–$168.94)
- E0530 — Electronic positional obstructive sleep apnea treatment, with sensor, includes all components and accessories, any type ($37.12–$37.12)
- E0550 — Humidifier, durable for extensive supplemental humidification during ippb treatments or oxygen delivery ($60.73–$118.04)
- E0555 — Humidifier, durable, glass or autoclavable plastic bottle type, for use with regulator or flowmeter
- E0560 — Humidifier, durable for supplemental humidification during ippb treatment or oxygen delivery ($20.98–$225.28)
- E0561 — Humidifier, non-heated, used with positive airway pressure device ($8.46–$128.48)
- E0562 — Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device ($16.82–$316.53)
- E0570 — Nebulizer, with compressor ($6.09–$15.43)
- E0572 — Aerosol compressor, adjustable pressure, light duty for intermittent use ($29.16–$51.74)
- E0574 — Ultrasonic/electronic aerosol generator with small volume nebulizer ($48.76–$67.63)
- E0575 — Nebulizer, ultrasonic, large volume ($124.51–$159.48)
- E0580 — Nebulizer, durable, glass or autoclavable plastic, bottle type, for use with regulator or flowmeter ($16.47–$182.27)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; 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.