E0769 HCPCS code: Electrical stimulation or electromagnetic wound treatment device, not otherwise classified
E0769 is the HCPCS Level II code for electrical stimulation or electromagnetic wound treatment device, not otherwise classified. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Y2 |
| Added | 2005-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2005-01-01 |
What changed for E0769
- 2005-01-01: E0769 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 E0769?
E0769 is the HCPCS Level II code for electrical stimulation or electromagnetic wound treatment device, not otherwise classified. Short descriptor: "Electric wound treatment dev".
Does Medicare cover E0769?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; 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.