E0620 HCPCS code: Skin piercing device for collection of capillary blood, laser, each
E0620 is the HCPCS Level II code for skin piercing device for collection of capillary blood, laser, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $124.59 to $149.56 (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 32 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 | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2014-04-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0620
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $124.59 | $149.56 | $124.59 | $105.90 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $124.59 | — |
| AL | RR | $124.59 | — |
| AR | RR | $124.59 | — |
| AZ | RR | $124.59 | — |
| CA | RR | $124.59 | — |
| CO | RR | $124.59 | — |
| CT | RR | $124.59 | — |
| DC | RR | $124.59 | — |
| DE | RR | $124.59 | — |
| FL | RR | $124.59 | — |
| GA | RR | $124.59 | — |
| HI | RR | $124.59 | — |
| IA | RR | $124.59 | — |
| ID | RR | $124.59 | — |
| IL | RR | $124.59 | — |
| IN | RR | $124.59 | — |
| KS | RR | $124.59 | — |
| KY | RR | $124.59 | — |
| LA | RR | $124.59 | — |
| MA | RR | $124.59 | — |
| MD | RR | $124.59 | — |
| ME | RR | $124.59 | — |
| MI | RR | $124.59 | — |
| MN | RR | $124.59 | — |
| MO | RR | $124.59 | — |
| MS | RR | $124.59 | — |
| MT | RR | $124.59 | — |
| NC | RR | $124.59 | — |
| ND | RR | $124.59 | — |
| NE | RR | $124.59 | — |
| NH | RR | $124.59 | — |
| NJ | RR | $124.59 | — |
| NM | RR | $124.59 | — |
| NV | RR | $124.59 | — |
| NY | RR | $124.59 | — |
| OH | RR | $124.59 | — |
| OK | RR | $124.59 | — |
| OR | RR | $124.59 | — |
| PA | RR | $124.59 | — |
| PR | RR | $149.56 | — |
| RI | RR | $124.59 | — |
| SC | RR | $124.59 | — |
| SD | RR | $124.59 | — |
| TN | RR | $124.59 | — |
| TX | RR | $124.59 | — |
| UT | RR | $124.59 | — |
| VA | RR | $124.59 | — |
| VI | RR | $124.59 | — |
| VT | RR | $124.59 | — |
| WA | RR | $124.59 | — |
| WI | RR | $124.59 | — |
| WV | RR | $124.59 | — |
| WY | RR | $124.59 | — |
How the E0620 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 49 E06 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 32 |
| 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 E0620
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $122.61 to $125.06
- 2002-01-01: E0620 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 E0620?
E0620 is the HCPCS Level II code for skin piercing device for collection of capillary blood, laser, each. Short descriptor: "Cap bld skin piercing laser".
How much does Medicare pay for E0620?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $124.59–$149.56. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0620?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E0620 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $122.61 in 2025 to $125.06 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0620 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
- E0617 — External defibrillator with integrated electrocardiogram analysis ($433.30–$577.30)
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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.