E0720 HCPCS code: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device, two lead, localized stimulation
E0720 is the HCPCS Level II code for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device, two lead, localized stimulation. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $66.89 to $393.27 (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. Its average fee ranks 3 of 12 E07 codes billed NU (family range $14.83–$11,318.55); rural fees run 211% 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 | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0720
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $66.89 | $393.27 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $228.58 | — |
| AL | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| AR | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| AZ | NU | $70.84 | $278.89 |
| CA | NU | $69.22 | $268.33 |
| CO | NU | $66.89 | $305.52 |
| CT | NU | $82.56 | $268.33 |
| DC | NU | $83.52 | $302.13 |
| DE | NU | $83.52 | $279.82 |
| FL | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| GA | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| HI | NU | $393.27 | — |
| IA | NU | $71.39 | $295.43 |
| ID | NU | $66.89 | $307.61 |
| IL | NU | $91.39 | $301.95 |
| IN | NU | $91.39 | $278.19 |
| KS | NU | $71.39 | $307.61 |
| KY | NU | $91.39 | $275.18 |
| LA | NU | $91.39 | $279.22 |
| MA | NU | $82.56 | $307.61 |
| MD | NU | $83.52 | $288.76 |
| ME | NU | $82.56 | $307.61 |
| MI | NU | $91.39 | $292.91 |
| MN | NU | $71.39 | $271.91 |
| MO | NU | $71.39 | $307.61 |
| MS | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| MT | NU | $66.89 | $289.68 |
| NC | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| ND | NU | $71.39 | $307.61 |
| NE | NU | $71.39 | $307.61 |
| NH | NU | $82.56 | $307.61 |
| NJ | NU | $83.52 | $307.61 |
| NM | NU | $70.84 | $307.61 |
| NV | NU | $69.22 | $297.52 |
| NY | NU | $83.52 | $287.26 |
| OH | NU | $91.39 | $307.46 |
| OK | NU | $70.84 | $268.33 |
| OR | NU | $69.22 | $268.33 |
| PA | NU | $83.52 | $279.82 |
| PR | NU | $201.00 | — |
| RI | NU | $82.56 | $307.61 |
| SC | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| SD | NU | $71.39 | $307.61 |
| TN | NU | $91.39 | $302.94 |
| TX | NU | $70.84 | $294.92 |
| UT | NU | $66.89 | $307.61 |
| VA | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| VI | NU | $287.26 | — |
| VT | NU | $82.56 | $307.61 |
| WA | NU | $69.22 | $268.33 |
| WI | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| WV | NU | $91.39 | $307.61 |
| WY | NU | $66.89 | $307.61 |
How the E0720 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 12 E07 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 3 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $14.83–$11,318.55 |
| Rural fee uplift | 211.2% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0720
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.6%: $92.98 to $95.37
- 1986-01-01: E0720 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 E0720?
E0720 is the HCPCS Level II code for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device, two lead, localized stimulation. Short descriptor: "Tens two lead".
How much does Medicare pay for E0720?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $66.89–$393.27. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0720?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0720 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $92.98 in 2025 to $95.37 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0720 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E07 codes
- E0700 — Safety equipment, device or accessory, any type
- E0705 — Transfer device, any type, each ($5.34–$134.77)
- 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
- 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.