E0617 HCPCS code: External defibrillator with integrated electrocardiogram analysis
E0617 is the HCPCS Level II code for external defibrillator with integrated electrocardiogram analysis. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $433.30 to $520.01 (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. Medicare volume rose 130% from 2023 to 2024 (20 to 46 services). In 2024, 1 suppliers billed Medicare for E0617 (rentals), serving 0 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 44 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 | 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 E0617
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $433.30 | $520.01 | $433.30 | $368.31 |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $481.08 | $577.30 | $481.08 | $408.92 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $481.08 | — |
| AL | RR | $481.08 | — |
| AR | RR | $481.08 | — |
| AZ | RR | $481.08 | — |
| CA | RR | $481.08 | — |
| CO | RR | $481.08 | — |
| CT | RR | $481.08 | — |
| DC | RR | $481.08 | — |
| DE | RR | $481.08 | — |
| FL | RR | $481.08 | — |
| GA | RR | $481.08 | — |
| HI | RR | $481.08 | — |
| IA | RR | $481.08 | — |
| ID | RR | $481.08 | — |
| IL | RR | $481.08 | — |
| IN | RR | $481.08 | — |
| KS | RR | $481.08 | — |
| KY | RR | $481.08 | — |
| LA | RR | $481.08 | — |
| MA | RR | $481.08 | — |
| MD | RR | $481.08 | — |
| ME | RR | $481.08 | — |
| MI | RR | $481.08 | — |
| MN | RR | $481.08 | — |
| MO | RR | $481.08 | — |
| MS | RR | $481.08 | — |
| MT | RR | $481.08 | — |
| NC | RR | $481.08 | — |
| ND | RR | $481.08 | — |
| NE | RR | $481.08 | — |
| NH | RR | $481.08 | — |
| NJ | RR | $481.08 | — |
| NM | RR | $481.08 | — |
| NV | RR | $481.08 | — |
| NY | RR | $481.08 | — |
| OH | RR | $481.08 | — |
| OK | RR | $481.08 | — |
| OR | RR | $481.08 | — |
| PA | RR | $481.08 | — |
| PR | RR | $577.30 | — |
| RI | RR | $481.08 | — |
| SC | RR | $481.08 | — |
| SD | RR | $481.08 | — |
| TN | RR | $481.08 | — |
| TX | RR | $481.08 | — |
| UT | RR | $481.08 | — |
| VA | RR | $481.08 | — |
| VI | RR | $481.08 | — |
| VT | RR | $481.08 | — |
| WA | RR | $481.08 | — |
| WI | RR | $481.08 | — |
| WV | RR | $481.08 | — |
| WY | RR | $481.08 | — |
How the E0617 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 49 E06 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 44 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $4.26–$1,250.50 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills E0617 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 1 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 7 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 0 |
| States with claims | 0 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0617, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | $374.61 | $293.69 |
| 2024 | 46 | 0 | $369.26 | $287.15 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52458: Automatic External Defibrillators - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (77 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| A18.84 | Tuberculosis of heart | 1 |
| I21.01 | ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left main coronary artery | 1 |
| I21.02 | ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left anterior descending coronary artery | 1 |
| I21.09 | ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of anterior wall | 1 |
| I21.11 | ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving right coronary artery | 1 |
| I21.19 | ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall | 1 |
| I21.21 | ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left circumflex coronary artery | 1 |
| I21.29 | ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other sites | 1 |
| I21.3 | ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site | 1 |
| I21.4 | Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction | 1 |
Showing 10 of 77. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for E0617
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $449.92 to $458.92
- 2001-01-01: E0617 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 E0617?
E0617 is the HCPCS Level II code for external defibrillator with integrated electrocardiogram analysis. Short descriptor: "Automatic ext defibrillator".
How much does Medicare pay for E0617?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $433.30–$520.01; RR (rental (monthly)): $481.08–$577.30. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0617?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for E0617?
Medicare policy articles that cite E0617 list 77 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include A18.84 (Tuberculosis of heart), I21.01 (ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left main coronary artery), I21.02 (ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left anterior descending coronary artery). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for E0617 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $449.92 in 2025 to $458.92 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0617 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)
- 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
- 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.