E0691 HCPCS code: Ultraviolet light therapy system, includes bulbs/lamps, timer and eye protection; treatment area 2 square feet or less
E0691 is the HCPCS Level II code for ultraviolet light therapy system, includes bulbs/lamps, timer and eye protection; treatment area 2 square feet or less. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $1,280.61 to $1,536.77 (NU, new equipment, purchased) 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 21 of 26 E06 codes billed NU (family range $38.67–$7,347.82).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2003-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2012-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0691
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $1,280.61 | $1,536.77 | $1,280.61 | $1,088.52 |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $128.05 | $153.67 | $128.05 | $108.84 |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $960.46 | $1,152.57 | $960.46 | $816.39 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| AL | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| AR | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| AZ | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| CA | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| CO | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| CT | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| DC | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| DE | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| FL | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| GA | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| HI | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| IA | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| ID | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| IL | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| IN | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| KS | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| KY | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| LA | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| MA | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| MD | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| ME | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| MI | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| MN | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| MO | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| MS | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| MT | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| NC | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| ND | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| NE | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| NH | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| NJ | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| NM | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| NV | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| NY | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| OH | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| OK | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| OR | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| PA | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| PR | NU | $1,536.77 | — |
| RI | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| SC | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| SD | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| TN | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| TX | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| UT | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| VA | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| VI | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| VT | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| WA | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| WI | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| WV | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| WY | NU | $1,280.61 | — |
| AK | RR | $128.05 | — |
| AL | RR | $128.05 | — |
| AR | RR | $128.05 | — |
| AZ | RR | $128.05 | — |
| CA | RR | $128.05 | — |
| CO | RR | $128.05 | — |
| CT | RR | $128.05 | — |
| DC | RR | $128.05 | — |
| DE | RR | $128.05 | — |
| FL | RR | $128.05 | — |
| GA | RR | $128.05 | — |
| HI | RR | $128.05 | — |
| IA | RR | $128.05 | — |
| ID | RR | $128.05 | — |
| IL | RR | $128.05 | — |
| IN | RR | $128.05 | — |
| KS | RR | $128.05 | — |
| KY | RR | $128.05 | — |
| LA | RR | $128.05 | — |
| MA | RR | $128.05 | — |
| MD | RR | $128.05 | — |
| ME | RR | $128.05 | — |
| MI | RR | $128.05 | — |
| MN | RR | $128.05 | — |
| MO | RR | $128.05 | — |
| MS | RR | $128.05 | — |
| MT | RR | $128.05 | — |
| NC | RR | $128.05 | — |
| ND | RR | $128.05 | — |
| NE | RR | $128.05 | — |
| NH | RR | $128.05 | — |
| NJ | RR | $128.05 | — |
| NM | RR | $128.05 | — |
| NV | RR | $128.05 | — |
| NY | RR | $128.05 | — |
| OH | RR | $128.05 | — |
| OK | RR | $128.05 | — |
| OR | RR | $128.05 | — |
| PA | RR | $128.05 | — |
| PR | RR | $153.67 | — |
| RI | RR | $128.05 | — |
| SC | RR | $128.05 | — |
| SD | RR | $128.05 | — |
| TN | RR | $128.05 | — |
| TX | RR | $128.05 | — |
| UT | RR | $128.05 | — |
| VA | RR | $128.05 | — |
| VI | RR | $128.05 | — |
| VT | RR | $128.05 | — |
| WA | RR | $128.05 | — |
| WI | RR | $128.05 | — |
| WV | RR | $128.05 | — |
| WY | RR | $128.05 | — |
| AK | UE | $960.46 | — |
| AL | UE | $960.46 | — |
| AR | UE | $960.46 | — |
| AZ | UE | $960.46 | — |
| CA | UE | $960.46 | — |
| CO | UE | $960.46 | — |
| CT | UE | $960.46 | — |
| DC | UE | $960.46 | — |
| DE | UE | $960.46 | — |
| FL | UE | $960.46 | — |
| GA | UE | $960.46 | — |
| HI | UE | $960.46 | — |
| IA | UE | $960.46 | — |
| ID | UE | $960.46 | — |
| IL | UE | $960.46 | — |
| IN | UE | $960.46 | — |
| KS | UE | $960.46 | — |
| KY | UE | $960.46 | — |
| LA | UE | $960.46 | — |
| MA | UE | $960.46 | — |
| MD | UE | $960.46 | — |
| ME | UE | $960.46 | — |
| MI | UE | $960.46 | — |
| MN | UE | $960.46 | — |
| MO | UE | $960.46 | — |
| MS | UE | $960.46 | — |
| MT | UE | $960.46 | — |
| NC | UE | $960.46 | — |
| ND | UE | $960.46 | — |
| NE | UE | $960.46 | — |
| NH | UE | $960.46 | — |
| NJ | UE | $960.46 | — |
| NM | UE | $960.46 | — |
| NV | UE | $960.46 | — |
| NY | UE | $960.46 | — |
| OH | UE | $960.46 | — |
| OK | UE | $960.46 | — |
| OR | UE | $960.46 | — |
| PA | UE | $960.46 | — |
| PR | UE | $1,152.57 | — |
| RI | UE | $960.46 | — |
| SC | UE | $960.46 | — |
| SD | UE | $960.46 | — |
| TN | UE | $960.46 | — |
| TX | UE | $960.46 | — |
| UT | UE | $960.46 | — |
| VA | UE | $960.46 | — |
| VI | UE | $960.46 | — |
| VT | UE | $960.46 | — |
| WA | UE | $960.46 | — |
| WI | UE | $960.46 | — |
| WV | UE | $960.46 | — |
| WY | UE | $960.46 | — |
How the E0691 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 26 E06 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 21 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $38.67–$7,347.82 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0691
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.0%: $1,260.24 to $1,285.44
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $126.01 to $128.53
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.0%: $945.18 to $964.08
- 2003-01-01: E0691 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 E0691?
E0691 is the HCPCS Level II code for ultraviolet light therapy system, includes bulbs/lamps, timer and eye protection; treatment area 2 square feet or less. Short descriptor: "Uvl pnl 2 sq ft or less".
How much does Medicare pay for E0691?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $1,280.61–$1,536.77; RR (rental (monthly)): $128.05–$153.67; UE (used equipment, purchased): $960.46–$1,152.57. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0691?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E0691 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $1,260.24 in 2025 to $1,285.44 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0691 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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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.