E0572 HCPCS code: Aerosol compressor, adjustable pressure, light duty for intermittent use
E0572 is the HCPCS Level II code for aerosol compressor, adjustable pressure, light duty for intermittent use. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $29.16 to $51.74 (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 6 of 13 E05 codes billed RR (family range $7.81–$150.24); rural fees run 26% 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 | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0572
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $29.16 | $51.74 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $50.74 | — |
| AL | RR | $39.44 | $46.43 |
| AR | RR | $39.44 | $46.86 |
| AZ | RR | $29.16 | $45.04 |
| CA | RR | $34.04 | $45.74 |
| CO | RR | $38.80 | $46.86 |
| CT | RR | $33.61 | $46.86 |
| DC | RR | $34.72 | $46.86 |
| DE | RR | $34.72 | $46.35 |
| FL | RR | $39.44 | $44.71 |
| GA | RR | $39.44 | $46.20 |
| HI | RR | $45.40 | — |
| IA | RR | $31.66 | $46.86 |
| ID | RR | $38.80 | $46.86 |
| IL | RR | $39.44 | $46.86 |
| IN | RR | $39.44 | $46.86 |
| KS | RR | $31.66 | $46.86 |
| KY | RR | $39.44 | $46.86 |
| LA | RR | $39.44 | $46.54 |
| MA | RR | $33.61 | $46.86 |
| MD | RR | $34.72 | $45.47 |
| ME | RR | $33.61 | $46.86 |
| MI | RR | $39.44 | $45.81 |
| MN | RR | $31.66 | $46.86 |
| MO | RR | $31.66 | $46.86 |
| MS | RR | $39.44 | $44.16 |
| MT | RR | $38.80 | $44.34 |
| NC | RR | $39.44 | $46.86 |
| ND | RR | $31.66 | $44.30 |
| NE | RR | $31.66 | $46.86 |
| NH | RR | $33.61 | $46.86 |
| NJ | RR | $34.72 | $45.32 |
| NM | RR | $29.16 | $43.84 |
| NV | RR | $34.04 | $45.67 |
| NY | RR | $34.72 | $46.18 |
| OH | RR | $39.44 | $46.86 |
| OK | RR | $29.16 | $46.86 |
| OR | RR | $34.04 | $46.86 |
| PA | RR | $34.72 | $45.88 |
| PR | RR | $51.74 | — |
| RI | RR | $33.61 | $42.79 |
| SC | RR | $39.44 | $46.00 |
| SD | RR | $31.66 | $46.51 |
| TN | RR | $39.44 | $45.31 |
| TX | RR | $29.16 | $46.86 |
| UT | RR | $38.80 | $46.86 |
| VA | RR | $39.44 | $45.49 |
| VI | RR | $46.86 | — |
| VT | RR | $33.61 | $46.86 |
| WA | RR | $34.04 | $46.86 |
| WI | RR | $39.44 | $46.86 |
| WV | RR | $39.44 | $46.09 |
| WY | RR | $38.80 | $46.40 |
How the E0572 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 13 E05 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 6 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $7.81–$150.24 |
| Rural fee uplift | 25.9% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Nature of Equipment |
What changed for E0572
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.6%: $35.73 to $36.67
- 2001-01-01: E0572 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 E0572?
E0572 is the HCPCS Level II code for aerosol compressor, adjustable pressure, light duty for intermittent use. Short descriptor: "Aerosol compressor adjust pr".
How much does Medicare pay for E0572?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $29.16–$51.74. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0572?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E0572 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $35.73 in 2025 to $36.67 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0572 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)
- E0565 — Compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven ($42.74–$82.96)
- E0570 — Nebulizer, with compressor ($6.09–$15.43)
- 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.