E0920 HCPCS code: Fracture frame, attached to bed, includes weights
E0920 is the HCPCS Level II code for fracture frame, attached to bed, includes weights. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $55.91 to $90.91 (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. Its average fee ranks 39 of 47 E09 codes billed RR (family range $2.12–$695.86).
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 | 1989-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0920
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $55.91 | $90.91 | $65.78 | $55.91 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $56.00 | — |
| AL | RR | $55.91 | — |
| AR | RR | $55.91 | — |
| AZ | RR | $65.78 | — |
| CA | RR | $55.91 | — |
| CO | RR | $62.10 | — |
| CT | RR | $65.78 | — |
| DC | RR | $60.98 | — |
| DE | RR | $65.78 | — |
| FL | RR | $65.78 | — |
| GA | RR | $58.43 | — |
| HI | RR | $59.87 | — |
| IA | RR | $63.48 | — |
| ID | RR | $55.91 | — |
| IL | RR | $57.43 | — |
| IN | RR | $61.18 | — |
| KS | RR | $65.78 | — |
| KY | RR | $65.78 | — |
| LA | RR | $56.18 | — |
| MA | RR | $65.78 | — |
| MD | RR | $65.78 | — |
| ME | RR | $65.78 | — |
| MI | RR | $55.91 | — |
| MN | RR | $59.28 | — |
| MO | RR | $65.78 | — |
| MS | RR | $55.91 | — |
| MT | RR | $55.91 | — |
| NC | RR | $65.78 | — |
| ND | RR | $65.78 | — |
| NE | RR | $65.78 | — |
| NH | RR | $65.78 | — |
| NJ | RR | $56.56 | — |
| NM | RR | $55.91 | — |
| NV | RR | $65.78 | — |
| NY | RR | $65.78 | — |
| OH | RR | $65.78 | — |
| OK | RR | $55.91 | — |
| OR | RR | $62.00 | — |
| PA | RR | $65.78 | — |
| PR | RR | $90.91 | — |
| RI | RR | $65.78 | — |
| SC | RR | $55.91 | — |
| SD | RR | $65.78 | — |
| TN | RR | $65.78 | — |
| TX | RR | $65.78 | — |
| UT | RR | $64.66 | — |
| VA | RR | $64.73 | — |
| VI | RR | $65.78 | — |
| VT | RR | $65.78 | — |
| WA | RR | $60.79 | — |
| WI | RR | $65.78 | — |
| WV | RR | $55.91 | — |
| WY | RR | $65.78 | — |
How the E0920 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 47 E09 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 39 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2.12–$695.86 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0920
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $61.41 to $62.64
- 1986-01-01: E0920 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 E0920?
E0920 is the HCPCS Level II code for fracture frame, attached to bed, includes weights. Short descriptor: "Fracture frame attached to b".
How much does Medicare pay for E0920?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $55.91–$90.91. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0920?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0920 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $61.41 in 2025 to $62.64 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0920 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)
- 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)
- 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 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.