E0606 HCPCS code: Postural drainage board
E0606 is the HCPCS Level II code for postural drainage board. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $27.80 to $33.43 (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. Its average fee ranks 11 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 | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0606
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $27.80 | $33.43 | $32.70 | $27.80 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $31.25 | — |
| AL | RR | $29.45 | — |
| AR | RR | $27.80 | — |
| AZ | RR | $32.70 | — |
| CA | RR | $31.00 | — |
| CO | RR | $31.24 | — |
| CT | RR | $32.70 | — |
| DC | RR | $27.80 | — |
| DE | RR | $27.80 | — |
| FL | RR | $27.80 | — |
| GA | RR | $32.70 | — |
| HI | RR | $33.43 | — |
| IA | RR | $32.70 | — |
| ID | RR | $32.70 | — |
| IL | RR | $32.70 | — |
| IN | RR | $32.70 | — |
| KS | RR | $32.70 | — |
| KY | RR | $31.82 | — |
| LA | RR | $27.80 | — |
| MA | RR | $32.70 | — |
| MD | RR | $32.70 | — |
| ME | RR | $32.70 | — |
| MI | RR | $29.63 | — |
| MN | RR | $32.70 | — |
| MO | RR | $32.70 | — |
| MS | RR | $32.70 | — |
| MT | RR | $29.07 | — |
| NC | RR | $32.70 | — |
| ND | RR | $32.14 | — |
| NE | RR | $32.70 | — |
| NH | RR | $32.64 | — |
| NJ | RR | $27.80 | — |
| NM | RR | $32.61 | — |
| NV | RR | $32.70 | — |
| NY | RR | $29.88 | — |
| OH | RR | $32.70 | — |
| OK | RR | $32.70 | — |
| OR | RR | $31.64 | — |
| PA | RR | $27.80 | — |
| PR | RR | $31.60 | — |
| RI | RR | $27.80 | — |
| SC | RR | $29.55 | — |
| SD | RR | $32.70 | — |
| TN | RR | $32.70 | — |
| TX | RR | $28.70 | — |
| UT | RR | $27.80 | — |
| VA | RR | $27.80 | — |
| VI | RR | $29.88 | — |
| VT | RR | $32.70 | — |
| WA | RR | $32.70 | — |
| WI | RR | $27.80 | — |
| WV | RR | $32.70 | — |
| WY | RR | $32.70 | — |
How the E0606 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 49 E06 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 11 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $4.26–$1,250.50 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0606
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $30.50 to $31.11
- 1986-01-01: E0606 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 E0606?
E0606 is the HCPCS Level II code for postural drainage board. Short descriptor: "Drainage board postural".
How much does Medicare pay for E0606?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $27.80–$33.43. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0606?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0606 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $30.50 in 2025 to $31.11 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0606 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E06 codes
- E0600 — Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric ($55.46–$96.87)
- 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)
- 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 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.