E0935 HCPCS code: Continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only
E0935 is the HCPCS Level II code for continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $27.56 to $34.49 (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 21 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 33 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 | 31 — DMEPOS: frequently serviced item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2006-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0935
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $27.56 | $34.49 | $32.42 | $27.56 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $28.73 | — |
| AL | RR | $27.56 | — |
| AR | RR | $30.41 | — |
| AZ | RR | $27.56 | — |
| CA | RR | $28.46 | — |
| CO | RR | $32.42 | — |
| CT | RR | $32.42 | — |
| DC | RR | $32.42 | — |
| DE | RR | $32.42 | — |
| FL | RR | $32.42 | — |
| GA | RR | $27.56 | — |
| HI | RR | $30.69 | — |
| IA | RR | $27.56 | — |
| ID | RR | $27.56 | — |
| IL | RR | $32.42 | — |
| IN | RR | $32.42 | — |
| KS | RR | $27.56 | — |
| KY | RR | $32.42 | — |
| LA | RR | $31.24 | — |
| MA | RR | $32.42 | — |
| MD | RR | $32.42 | — |
| ME | RR | $32.42 | — |
| MI | RR | $32.42 | — |
| MN | RR | $32.42 | — |
| MO | RR | $27.56 | — |
| MS | RR | $27.56 | — |
| MT | RR | $27.56 | — |
| NC | RR | $29.95 | — |
| ND | RR | $32.42 | — |
| NE | RR | $28.96 | — |
| NH | RR | $32.42 | — |
| NJ | RR | $32.42 | — |
| NM | RR | $27.56 | — |
| NV | RR | $27.56 | — |
| NY | RR | $27.56 | — |
| OH | RR | $32.42 | — |
| OK | RR | $27.56 | — |
| OR | RR | $32.42 | — |
| PA | RR | $32.42 | — |
| PR | RR | $34.49 | — |
| RI | RR | $27.56 | — |
| SC | RR | $27.56 | — |
| SD | RR | $32.42 | — |
| TN | RR | $27.56 | — |
| TX | RR | $32.42 | — |
| UT | RR | $27.56 | — |
| VA | RR | $32.42 | — |
| VI | RR | $27.56 | — |
| VT | RR | $32.42 | — |
| WA | RR | $32.42 | — |
| WI | RR | $27.82 | — |
| WV | RR | $32.42 | — |
| WY | RR | $32.42 | — |
How the E0935 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 47 E09 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 33 |
| 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 | 21 | CMS Policy |
What changed for E0935
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $29.77 to $30.37
- 1986-01-01: E0935 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 E0935?
E0935 is the HCPCS Level II code for continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only. Short descriptor: "Cont pas motion exercise dev".
How much does Medicare pay for E0935?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $27.56–$34.49. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0935?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0935 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $29.77 in 2025 to $30.37 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0935 can be billed per day?
21 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)
- E0920 — Fracture frame, attached to bed, includes weights ($55.91–$90.91)
- E0930 — Fracture frame, free standing, includes weights ($55.34–$67.27)
- 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.