E0940 HCPCS code: Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar
E0940 is the HCPCS Level II code for trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $24.33 to $39.42 (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 13% from 2022 to 2024 (12,784 to 11,131 services). In 2024, 862 suppliers billed Medicare for E0940 (rentals), serving 2,205 beneficiaries; Texas, Illinois, California accounted for 28% of services. Its average fee ranks 31 of 47 E09 codes billed RR (family range $2.12–$695.86); rural fees run 28% 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 | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1989-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0940
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $24.33 | $39.42 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $37.45 | — |
| AL | RR | $26.33 | $32.52 |
| AR | RR | $26.33 | $35.72 |
| AZ | RR | $25.65 | $35.72 |
| CA | RR | $24.33 | $35.18 |
| CO | RR | $26.02 | $35.72 |
| CT | RR | $27.15 | $35.48 |
| DC | RR | $24.87 | $32.52 |
| DE | RR | $24.87 | $35.72 |
| FL | RR | $26.33 | $33.30 |
| GA | RR | $26.33 | $32.52 |
| HI | RR | $38.92 | — |
| IA | RR | $26.85 | $34.06 |
| ID | RR | $26.02 | $35.72 |
| IL | RR | $26.79 | $35.72 |
| IN | RR | $26.79 | $33.15 |
| KS | RR | $26.85 | $35.72 |
| KY | RR | $26.33 | $33.34 |
| LA | RR | $26.33 | $32.52 |
| MA | RR | $27.15 | $35.72 |
| MD | RR | $24.87 | $34.13 |
| ME | RR | $27.15 | $35.72 |
| MI | RR | $26.79 | $34.53 |
| MN | RR | $26.85 | $35.72 |
| MO | RR | $26.85 | $35.72 |
| MS | RR | $26.33 | $32.52 |
| MT | RR | $26.02 | $35.72 |
| NC | RR | $26.33 | $32.52 |
| ND | RR | $26.85 | $33.96 |
| NE | RR | $26.85 | $35.72 |
| NH | RR | $27.15 | $35.72 |
| NJ | RR | $24.87 | $33.83 |
| NM | RR | $25.65 | $32.56 |
| NV | RR | $24.33 | $35.72 |
| NY | RR | $24.87 | $35.72 |
| OH | RR | $26.79 | $35.72 |
| OK | RR | $25.65 | $35.72 |
| OR | RR | $24.33 | $35.72 |
| PA | RR | $24.87 | $32.52 |
| PR | RR | $39.42 | — |
| RI | RR | $27.15 | $35.72 |
| SC | RR | $26.33 | $32.52 |
| SD | RR | $26.85 | $35.70 |
| TN | RR | $26.33 | $32.52 |
| TX | RR | $25.65 | $35.72 |
| UT | RR | $26.02 | $35.72 |
| VA | RR | $26.33 | $34.77 |
| VI | RR | $37.80 | — |
| VT | RR | $27.15 | $35.72 |
| WA | RR | $24.33 | $35.72 |
| WI | RR | $26.79 | $35.72 |
| WV | RR | $26.33 | $32.52 |
| WY | RR | $26.02 | $35.64 |
How the E0940 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 47 E09 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 31 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2.12–$695.86 |
| Rural fee uplift | 28.1% |
Who bills E0940 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 862 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 2,051 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 2,205 |
| States with claims | 47 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, Illinois, California) | 28% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 965 | 2,537 |
| 2023 | 918 | 2,226 |
| 2024 | 862 | 2,205 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0940, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,784 | 2,537 | $20.63 | $15.04 |
| 2023 | 11,016 | 2,226 | $22.21 | $16.25 |
| 2024 | 11,131 | 2,205 | $21.99 | $16.24 |
States with the most E0940 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,085 | $15.88 |
| Illinois | 1,036 | $15.75 |
| California | 1,033 | $14.62 |
| Florida | 1,018 | $14.87 |
| Pennsylvania | 562 | $14.01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0940
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $26.35 to $27.05
- 1986-01-01: E0940 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 E0940?
E0940 is the HCPCS Level II code for trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar. Short descriptor: "Trapeze bar free standing".
How much does Medicare pay for E0940?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $24.33–$39.42. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0940?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0940 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $26.35 in 2025 to $27.05 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0940 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)
- 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
- 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.