E0749 HCPCS code: Osteogenesis stimulator, electrical, surgically implanted
E0749 is the HCPCS Level II code for osteogenesis stimulator, electrical, surgically implanted. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $344.47 to $405.26 (RR, rental (monthly)) 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 outpatient hospital claims. Its average fee ranks 15 of 27 E07 codes billed RR (family range $6.81–$16,384.73).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2000-07-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0749
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $344.47 | $405.26 | $405.26 | $344.47 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL | RR | $347.98 | — |
| AR | RR | $405.26 | — |
| AZ | RR | $405.26 | — |
| CA | RR | $405.26 | — |
| CO | RR | $405.26 | — |
| CT | RR | $405.26 | — |
| DC | RR | $405.26 | — |
| DE | RR | $405.26 | — |
| FL | RR | $344.47 | — |
| GA | RR | $344.47 | — |
| IA | RR | $344.47 | — |
| ID | RR | $405.26 | — |
| IL | RR | $405.26 | — |
| IN | RR | $405.26 | — |
| KS | RR | $344.47 | — |
| KY | RR | $395.22 | — |
| LA | RR | $405.26 | — |
| MA | RR | $405.26 | — |
| MD | RR | $385.88 | — |
| ME | RR | $405.26 | — |
| MI | RR | $385.93 | — |
| MN | RR | $390.18 | — |
| MO | RR | $344.47 | — |
| MS | RR | $405.26 | — |
| MT | RR | $378.37 | — |
| NC | RR | $344.47 | — |
| ND | RR | $377.88 | — |
| NE | RR | $344.47 | — |
| NH | RR | $382.72 | — |
| NJ | RR | $405.26 | — |
| NM | RR | $364.16 | — |
| NV | RR | $405.26 | — |
| NY | RR | $361.76 | — |
| OH | RR | $344.47 | — |
| OK | RR | $405.26 | — |
| OR | RR | $405.26 | — |
| PA | RR | $405.26 | — |
| RI | RR | $344.47 | — |
| SC | RR | $348.74 | — |
| SD | RR | $405.26 | — |
| TN | RR | $344.47 | — |
| TX | RR | $405.26 | — |
| UT | RR | $405.26 | — |
| VA | RR | $405.26 | — |
| VT | RR | $400.07 | — |
| WA | RR | $395.96 | — |
| WI | RR | $405.26 | — |
| WV | RR | $344.47 | — |
| WY | RR | $405.26 | — |
How the E0749 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 27 E07 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 15 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $6.81–$16,384.73 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Nature of Equipment |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Nature of Equipment |
What changed for E0749
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $376.86 to $384.40
- 1986-01-01: E0749 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 E0749?
E0749 is the HCPCS Level II code for osteogenesis stimulator, electrical, surgically implanted. Short descriptor: "Elec osteogen stim implanted".
How much does Medicare pay for E0749?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $344.47–$405.26. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0749?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0749 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $376.86 in 2025 to $384.40 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0749 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (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
- 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)
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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.