E0910 HCPCS code: Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar
E0910 is the HCPCS Level II code for trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $13.20 to $19.86 (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 DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 17% from 2022 to 2024 (46,466 to 38,681 services). In 2024, 1,773 suppliers billed Medicare for E0910 (rentals), serving 7,826 beneficiaries; California, Texas, New York accounted for 24% of services. Its average fee ranks 26 of 47 E09 codes billed RR (family range $2.12–$695.86); rural fees run 37% higher.
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 | 1984-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0910
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $13.20 | $19.86 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $18.52 | — |
| AL | RR | $13.95 | $18.01 |
| AR | RR | $13.95 | $19.86 |
| AZ | RR | $13.56 | $19.86 |
| CA | RR | $13.27 | $18.40 |
| CO | RR | $13.78 | $19.74 |
| CT | RR | $13.51 | $19.86 |
| DC | RR | $13.20 | $19.86 |
| DE | RR | $13.20 | $19.86 |
| FL | RR | $13.95 | $19.86 |
| GA | RR | $13.95 | $19.12 |
| HI | RR | $19.27 | — |
| IA | RR | $14.13 | $18.57 |
| ID | RR | $13.78 | $18.98 |
| IL | RR | $14.39 | $19.86 |
| IN | RR | $14.39 | $19.86 |
| KS | RR | $14.13 | $19.86 |
| KY | RR | $13.95 | $19.86 |
| LA | RR | $13.95 | $19.10 |
| MA | RR | $13.51 | $19.86 |
| MD | RR | $13.20 | $19.86 |
| ME | RR | $13.51 | $19.86 |
| MI | RR | $14.39 | $18.98 |
| MN | RR | $14.13 | $18.06 |
| MO | RR | $14.13 | $19.70 |
| MS | RR | $13.95 | $18.41 |
| MT | RR | $13.78 | $19.86 |
| NC | RR | $13.95 | $18.01 |
| ND | RR | $14.13 | $18.21 |
| NE | RR | $14.13 | $19.86 |
| NH | RR | $13.51 | $19.86 |
| NJ | RR | $13.20 | $19.58 |
| NM | RR | $13.56 | $18.01 |
| NV | RR | $13.27 | $19.86 |
| NY | RR | $13.20 | $19.86 |
| OH | RR | $14.39 | $19.44 |
| OK | RR | $13.56 | $19.44 |
| OR | RR | $13.27 | $19.86 |
| PA | RR | $13.20 | $19.86 |
| PR | RR | $19.29 | — |
| RI | RR | $13.51 | $19.86 |
| SC | RR | $13.95 | $19.86 |
| SD | RR | $14.13 | $19.18 |
| TN | RR | $13.95 | $18.34 |
| TX | RR | $13.56 | $19.86 |
| UT | RR | $13.78 | $19.70 |
| VA | RR | $13.95 | $19.86 |
| VI | RR | $19.86 | — |
| VT | RR | $13.51 | $19.86 |
| WA | RR | $13.27 | $19.05 |
| WI | RR | $14.39 | $19.01 |
| WV | RR | $13.95 | $18.92 |
| WY | RR | $13.78 | $19.13 |
How the E0910 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 47 E09 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 26 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2.12–$695.86 |
| Rural fee uplift | 36.6% |
Who bills E0910 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 1,773 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 6,697 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 7,826 |
| States with claims | 52 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Texas, New York) | 24% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,057 | 9,561 |
| 2023 | 1,885 | 8,453 |
| 2024 | 1,773 | 7,826 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0910, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46,466 | 9,561 | $11.15 | $8.14 |
| 2023 | 40,772 | 8,453 | $12.04 | $8.82 |
| 2024 | 38,681 | 7,826 | $11.91 | $8.74 |
States with the most E0910 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4,318 | $7.99 |
| Texas | 2,935 | $8.58 |
| New York | 2,209 | $7.75 |
| Virginia | 1,947 | $8.62 |
| Florida | 1,739 | $8.56 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52508: Hospital Beds And Accessories - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E0910
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.6%: $13.82 to $14.18
- 1986-01-01: E0910 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 E0910?
E0910 is the HCPCS Level II code for trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar. Short descriptor: "Trapeze bar attached to bed".
How much does Medicare pay for E0910?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $13.20–$19.86. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0910?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0910 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $13.82 in 2025 to $14.18 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0910 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E09 codes
- E0900 — Traction stand, free standing, pelvic traction, (e.g., buck's) ($21.75–$233.96)
- E0911 — Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, attached to bed, with grab bar ($50.56–$65.54)
- E0912 — Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, free standing, complete with grab bar ($94.71–$145.86)
- E0920 — Fracture frame, attached to bed, includes weights ($55.91–$90.91)
- E0930 — Fracture frame, free standing, includes weights ($55.34–$67.27)
- E0935 — Continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only ($27.56–$34.49)
- E0936 — Continuous passive motion exercise device for use other than knee
- E0940 — Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar ($24.33–$39.42)
- E0941 — Gravity assisted traction device, any type ($52.57–$94.48)
- E0942 — Cervical head harness/halter ($0.78–$39.21)
- E0944 — Pelvic belt/harness/boot ($4.82–$79.09)
- E0945 — Extremity belt/harness ($5.36–$68.25)
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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.