E0705 HCPCS code: Transfer device, any type, each
E0705 is the HCPCS Level II code for transfer device, any type, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $53.40 to $98.97 (NU, new equipment, purchased) 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, 1,242 suppliers billed Medicare for E0705 (purchases), serving 7,610 beneficiaries; Texas, California, Virginia accounted for 23% of services. Its average fee ranks 2 of 12 E07 codes billed NU (family range $14.83–$11,318.55); rural fees run 2% higher.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2006-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2008-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0705
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $53.40 | $98.97 | — | — |
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $66.79 | $134.77 | $78.58 | $66.79 |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $5.34 | $9.90 | — | — |
| RR | rental (monthly) | $6.79 | $13.48 | $7.99 | $6.79 |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $48.90 | $101.09 | $57.53 | $48.90 |
| UE | used equipment, purchased | $40.05 | $74.23 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $134.77 | — |
| AL | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| AR | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| AZ | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| CA | NU | $72.23 | $67.70 |
| CO | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| CT | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| DC | NU | $67.31 | $65.24 |
| DE | NU | $67.31 | $65.24 |
| FL | NU | $76.06 | $69.62 |
| GA | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| HI | NU | $79.27 | — |
| IA | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| ID | NU | $72.23 | $67.70 |
| IL | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| IN | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| KS | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| KY | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| LA | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| MA | NU | $78.21 | $70.69 |
| MD | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| ME | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| MI | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| MN | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| MO | NU | $70.66 | $66.92 |
| MS | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| MT | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| NC | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| ND | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| NE | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| NH | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| NJ | NU | $67.31 | $65.24 |
| NM | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| NV | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| NY | NU | $74.97 | $69.07 |
| OH | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| OK | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| OR | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| PA | NU | $67.31 | $65.24 |
| PR | NU | $87.39 | — |
| RI | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| SC | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| SD | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| TN | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| TX | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| UT | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| VA | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| VI | NU | $74.97 | — |
| VT | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| WA | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| WI | NU | $78.58 | $70.86 |
| WV | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| WY | NU | $66.79 | $64.97 |
| AK | RR | $13.48 | — |
| AL | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| AR | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| AZ | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| CA | RR | $7.20 | $6.76 |
| CO | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| CT | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| DC | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| DE | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| FL | RR | $7.65 | $6.97 |
| GA | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| HI | RR | $7.91 | — |
| IA | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| ID | RR | $7.20 | $6.76 |
| IL | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| IN | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| KS | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| KY | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| LA | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| MA | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| MD | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| ME | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| MI | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| MN | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| MO | RR | $7.07 | $6.70 |
| MS | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| MT | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| NC | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| ND | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| NE | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| NH | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| NJ | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| NM | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| NV | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| NY | RR | $7.71 | $7.00 |
| OH | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| OK | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| OR | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| PA | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| PR | RR | $10.95 | — |
| RI | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| SC | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| SD | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| TN | RR | $7.89 | $7.11 |
| TX | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| UT | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| VA | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| VI | RR | $7.71 | — |
| VT | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| WA | RR | $7.99 | $7.15 |
| WI | RR | $7.59 | $6.95 |
| WV | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| WY | RR | $6.79 | $6.55 |
| AK | UE | $101.09 | — |
| AL | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| AR | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| AZ | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| CA | UE | $54.11 | $50.76 |
| CO | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| CT | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| DC | UE | $50.47 | $48.93 |
| DE | UE | $50.47 | $48.93 |
| FL | UE | $57.04 | $52.21 |
| GA | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| HI | UE | $59.47 | — |
| IA | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| ID | UE | $54.13 | $50.76 |
| IL | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| IN | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| KS | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| KY | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| LA | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| MA | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| MD | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| ME | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| MI | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| MN | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| MO | UE | $53.02 | $50.19 |
| MS | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| MT | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| NC | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| ND | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| NE | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| NH | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| NJ | UE | $50.47 | $48.93 |
| NM | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| NV | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| NY | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| OH | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| OK | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| OR | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| PA | UE | $50.47 | $48.93 |
| PR | UE | $65.54 | — |
| RI | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| SC | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| SD | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| TN | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| TX | UE | $48.95 | $48.16 |
| UT | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| VA | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| VI | UE | $57.53 | — |
| VT | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| WA | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| WI | UE | $57.53 | $52.46 |
| WV | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
| WY | UE | $48.90 | $48.14 |
How the E0705 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 12 E07 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 2 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $14.83–$11,318.55 |
| Rural fee uplift | 1.9% |
Who bills E0705 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 93 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 1,242 |
| Referring clinicians | 4,158 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 7,610 |
| States with claims | 44 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, California, Virginia) | 23% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,259 | 7,648 |
| 2023 | 1,283 | 7,463 |
| 2024 | 1,242 | 7,610 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0705, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,138 | 7,648 | $48.29 | $37.30 |
| 2023 | 8,012 | 7,463 | $51.27 | $39.43 |
| 2024 | 8,170 | 7,610 | $52.03 | $40.12 |
States with the most E0705 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 889 | $41.13 |
| California | 507 | $35.32 |
| Virginia | 467 | $41.11 |
| New York | 460 | $36.67 |
| Pennsylvania | 404 | $40.15 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0705
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.3%: $65.65 to $67.15
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.3%: $6.65 to $6.81
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.3%: $48.62 to $49.73
- 2006-01-01: E0705 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 E0705?
E0705 is the HCPCS Level II code for transfer device, any type, each. Short descriptor: "Transfer device".
How much does Medicare pay for E0705?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $53.40–$98.97; NU (new equipment, purchased): $66.79–$134.77; RR (rental (monthly)): $5.34–$9.90; RR (rental (monthly)): $6.79–$13.48; UE (used equipment, purchased): $48.90–$101.09; UE (used equipment, purchased): $40.05–$74.23. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0705?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0705 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $65.65 in 2025 to $67.15 in 2026 (+2.3%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0705 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E07 codes
- E0700 — Safety equipment, device or accessory, any type
- E0710 — Restraints, any type (body, chest, wrist or ankle)
- E0711 — Upper extremity medical tubing/lines enclosure or covering device, restricts elbow range of motion
- E0715 — Intravaginal device intended to strengthen pelvic floor muscles during kegel exercises
- E0716 — Supplies and accessories for intravaginal device intended to strengthen pelvic floor muscles during kegel exercises
- E0720 — Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device, two lead, localized stimulation ($66.89–$393.27)
- E0721 — Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for nerves in the auricular region
- E0730 — Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device, four or more leads, for multiple nerve stimulation ($68.53–$425.83)
- E0731 — Form fitting conductive garment for delivery of tens or nmes (with conductive fibers separated from the patient's skin by layers of fabric) ($87.58–$480.99)
- E0732 — Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (ces) system, any type ($31.06–$69.51)
- E0733 — Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve ($31.06–$69.51)
- E0734 — External upper limb tremor stimulator of the peripheral nerves of the wrist ($448.33–$448.33)
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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.