E0936 HCPCS code: Continuous passive motion exercise device for use other than knee
E0936 is the HCPCS Level II code for continuous passive motion exercise device for use other than knee. Its Medicare coverage code is M (Non-covered by Medicare): Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | M — Non-covered by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2007-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-01-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under E0936. These codes in the same E09 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- 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
- E0935 — Continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only: $27.56–$34.49
- E0940 — Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar: $24.33–$39.42
What changed for E0936
- 2007-01-01: E0936 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 E0936?
E0936 is the HCPCS Level II code for continuous passive motion exercise device for use other than knee. Short descriptor: "Cpm device, other than knee".
Does Medicare cover E0936?
Coverage code M — Non-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of E0936?
Codes in the same E09 family with a DMEPOS fee include E0900 ($21.75–$233.96), E0910 ($13.20–$19.86), E0911 ($50.56–$65.54). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
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)
- E0935 — Continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only ($27.56–$34.49)
- 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; 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.