E0911 HCPCS code: Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, attached to bed, with grab bar
E0911 is the HCPCS Level II code for trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, attached to bed, with grab bar. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $50.56 to $65.54 (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 40% from 2022 to 2024 (756 to 457 services). In 2024, 75 suppliers billed Medicare for E0911 (rentals), serving 92 beneficiaries; Texas, Florida, Georgia accounted for 47% of services. Its average fee ranks 35 of 47 E09 codes billed RR (family range $2.12–$695.86); rural fees run 12% 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 | D1B — Hospital beds |
| Added | 2006-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2006-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0911
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $50.56 | $65.54 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $59.42 | — |
| AL | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| AR | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| AZ | RR | $51.70 | $59.36 |
| CA | RR | $50.62 | $59.36 |
| CO | RR | $52.79 | $59.36 |
| CT | RR | $52.91 | $59.36 |
| DC | RR | $50.56 | $59.36 |
| DE | RR | $50.56 | $59.36 |
| FL | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| GA | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| HI | RR | $59.42 | — |
| IA | RR | $52.72 | $59.36 |
| ID | RR | $52.79 | $59.36 |
| IL | RR | $52.33 | $59.36 |
| IN | RR | $52.33 | $59.36 |
| KS | RR | $52.72 | $59.36 |
| KY | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| LA | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| MA | RR | $52.91 | $59.36 |
| MD | RR | $50.56 | $59.36 |
| ME | RR | $52.91 | $59.36 |
| MI | RR | $52.33 | $59.36 |
| MN | RR | $52.72 | $59.36 |
| MO | RR | $52.72 | $59.36 |
| MS | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| MT | RR | $52.79 | $59.36 |
| NC | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| ND | RR | $52.72 | $59.36 |
| NE | RR | $52.72 | $59.36 |
| NH | RR | $52.91 | $59.36 |
| NJ | RR | $50.56 | $59.36 |
| NM | RR | $51.70 | $59.36 |
| NV | RR | $50.62 | $59.36 |
| NY | RR | $50.56 | $59.36 |
| OH | RR | $52.33 | $59.36 |
| OK | RR | $51.70 | $59.36 |
| OR | RR | $50.62 | $59.36 |
| PA | RR | $50.56 | $59.36 |
| PR | RR | $65.54 | — |
| RI | RR | $52.91 | $59.36 |
| SC | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| SD | RR | $52.72 | $59.36 |
| TN | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| TX | RR | $51.70 | $59.36 |
| UT | RR | $52.79 | $59.36 |
| VA | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| VI | RR | $59.42 | — |
| VT | RR | $52.91 | $59.36 |
| WA | RR | $50.62 | $59.36 |
| WI | RR | $52.33 | $59.36 |
| WV | RR | $53.02 | $59.36 |
| WY | RR | $52.79 | $59.36 |
How the E0911 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 47 E09 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 35 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2.12–$695.86 |
| Rural fee uplift | 12.2% |
Who bills E0911 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 75 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 92 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 92 |
| States with claims | 13 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, Florida, Georgia) | 47% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 88 | 148 |
| 2023 | 96 | 124 |
| 2024 | 75 | 92 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0911, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 756 | 148 | $38.55 | $29.04 |
| 2023 | 583 | 124 | $40.19 | $29.45 |
| 2024 | 457 | 92 | $41.54 | $30.67 |
States with the most E0911 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 86 | $30.13 |
| Florida | 49 | $26.79 |
| Georgia | 41 | $29.86 |
| Virginia | 30 | $32.50 |
| New Mexico | 28 | $34.67 |
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 E0911
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $51.54 to $52.92
- 2006-01-01: E0911 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 E0911?
E0911 is the HCPCS Level II code for trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, attached to bed, with grab bar. Short descriptor: "Hd trapeze bar attach to bed".
How much does Medicare pay for E0911?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $50.56–$65.54. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0911?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0911 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $51.54 in 2025 to $52.92 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0911 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)
- E0910 — Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar ($13.20–$19.86)
- 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.