E0600 HCPCS code: Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric
E0600 is the HCPCS Level II code for respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $55.46 to $96.87 (RR, rental (monthly)) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. In 2024, 2,546 suppliers billed Medicare for E0600 (rentals), serving 17,980 beneficiaries; California, Texas, Florida accounted for 30% of services. Its average fee ranks 23 of 49 E06 codes billed RR (family range $4.26–$1,250.50).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0600
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $55.46 | $96.87 | $65.25 | $55.46 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $90.60 | — |
| AL | RR | $55.46 | — |
| AR | RR | $55.46 | — |
| AZ | RR | $60.33 | — |
| CA | RR | $65.25 | — |
| CO | RR | $65.25 | — |
| CT | RR | $65.25 | — |
| DC | RR | $65.25 | — |
| DE | RR | $65.25 | — |
| FL | RR | $65.25 | — |
| GA | RR | $58.03 | — |
| HI | RR | $96.87 | — |
| IA | RR | $65.25 | — |
| ID | RR | $65.25 | — |
| IL | RR | $57.09 | — |
| IN | RR | $55.46 | — |
| KS | RR | $65.25 | — |
| KY | RR | $55.46 | — |
| LA | RR | $55.46 | — |
| MA | RR | $65.25 | — |
| MD | RR | $65.25 | — |
| ME | RR | $65.25 | — |
| MI | RR | $55.46 | — |
| MN | RR | $65.25 | — |
| MO | RR | $60.10 | — |
| MS | RR | $55.46 | — |
| MT | RR | $65.25 | — |
| NC | RR | $65.25 | — |
| ND | RR | $58.75 | — |
| NE | RR | $58.83 | — |
| NH | RR | $65.25 | — |
| NJ | RR | $62.74 | — |
| NM | RR | $62.24 | — |
| NV | RR | $61.75 | — |
| NY | RR | $65.25 | — |
| OH | RR | $65.25 | — |
| OK | RR | $56.50 | — |
| OR | RR | $56.89 | — |
| PA | RR | $65.25 | — |
| PR | RR | $61.44 | — |
| RI | RR | $65.25 | — |
| SC | RR | $58.03 | — |
| SD | RR | $63.98 | — |
| TN | RR | $55.46 | — |
| TX | RR | $65.25 | — |
| UT | RR | $65.25 | — |
| VA | RR | $55.46 | — |
| VI | RR | $65.25 | — |
| VT | RR | $65.25 | — |
| WA | RR | $65.25 | — |
| WI | RR | $55.46 | — |
| WV | RR | $65.25 | — |
| WY | RR | $63.75 | — |
How the E0600 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 49 E06 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 23 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $4.26–$1,250.50 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills E0600 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 2,546 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 21 |
| Referring clinicians | 13,341 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 17,980 |
| States with claims | 53 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Texas, Florida) | 30% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,622 | 18,362 |
| 2023 | 2,582 | 17,908 |
| 2024 | 2,546 | 17,980 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0600, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 87,678 | 18,362 | $44.31 | $33.07 |
| 2023 | 86,807 | 17,908 | $48.12 | $35.79 |
| 2024 | 86,962 | 17,980 | $49.44 | $36.78 |
States with the most E0600 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13,507 | $37.86 |
| Texas | 6,217 | $37.99 |
| Florida | 6,064 | $38.54 |
| New York | 5,838 | $37.92 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,737 | $38.46 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52519: Suction Pumps - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (8 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| J95.00 | Unspecified tracheostomy complication | 1 |
| J95.01 | Hemorrhage from tracheostomy stoma | 1 |
| J95.02 | Infection of tracheostomy stoma | 1 |
| J95.03 | Malfunction of tracheostomy stoma | 1 |
| J95.04 | Tracheo-esophageal fistula following tracheostomy | 1 |
| J95.09 | Other tracheostomy complication | 1 |
| Z43.0 | Encounter for attention to tracheostomy | 1 |
| Z93.0 | Tracheostomy status | 1 |
What changed for E0600
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $61.76 to $63.00
- 1986-01-01: E0600 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 E0600?
E0600 is the HCPCS Level II code for respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric. Short descriptor: "Suction pump portab hom modl".
How much does Medicare pay for E0600?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $55.46–$96.87. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0600?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Which diagnoses support coverage for E0600?
Medicare policy articles that cite E0600 list 8 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include J95.00 (Unspecified tracheostomy complication), J95.01 (Hemorrhage from tracheostomy stoma), J95.02 (Infection of tracheostomy stoma). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for E0600 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $61.76 in 2025 to $63.00 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0600 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E06 codes
- E0601 — Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device ($50.04–$100.22)
- E0602 — Breast pump, manual, any type ($4.24–$50.46)
- E0603 — Breast pump, electric (ac and/or dc), any type
- E0604 — Breast pump, hospital grade, electric (ac and / or dc), any type
- E0605 — Vaporizer, room type ($2.79–$107.68)
- E0606 — Postural drainage board ($27.80–$33.43)
- E0607 — Home blood glucose monitor ($9.52–$108.55)
- E0610 — Pacemaker monitor, self-contained, (checks battery depletion, includes audible and visible check systems) ($30.39–$720.87)
- E0615 — Pacemaker monitor, self contained, checks battery depletion and other pacemaker components, includes digital/visible check systems ($54.03–$720.87)
- E0616 — Implantable cardiac event recorder with memory, activator and programmer
- E0617 — External defibrillator with integrated electrocardiogram analysis ($433.30–$577.30)
- E0618 — Apnea monitor, without recording feature ($339.62–$494.57)
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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.