E0941 HCPCS code: Gravity assisted traction device, any type
E0941 is the HCPCS Level II code for gravity assisted traction device, any type. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $52.57 to $94.48 (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 79% from 2022 to 2024 (369 to 79 services). In 2024, 5 suppliers billed Medicare for E0941 (rentals), serving 15 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 37 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 E0941
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $52.57 | $94.48 | $61.85 | $52.57 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $88.29 | — |
| AL | RR | $53.10 | — |
| AR | RR | $56.45 | — |
| AZ | RR | $61.85 | — |
| CA | RR | $61.85 | — |
| CO | RR | $57.00 | — |
| CT | RR | $61.85 | — |
| DC | RR | $59.47 | — |
| DE | RR | $57.43 | — |
| FL | RR | $61.85 | — |
| GA | RR | $61.85 | — |
| HI | RR | $94.48 | — |
| IA | RR | $55.24 | — |
| ID | RR | $52.57 | — |
| IL | RR | $61.85 | — |
| IN | RR | $60.70 | — |
| KS | RR | $59.09 | — |
| KY | RR | $61.85 | — |
| LA | RR | $56.18 | — |
| MA | RR | $52.57 | — |
| MD | RR | $61.85 | — |
| ME | RR | $52.57 | — |
| MI | RR | $52.57 | — |
| MN | RR | $61.85 | — |
| MO | RR | $54.72 | — |
| MS | RR | $52.57 | — |
| MT | RR | $52.57 | — |
| NC | RR | $61.85 | — |
| ND | RR | $61.85 | — |
| NE | RR | $56.07 | — |
| NH | RR | $52.57 | — |
| NJ | RR | $55.20 | — |
| NM | RR | $61.85 | — |
| NV | RR | $61.85 | — |
| NY | RR | $61.85 | — |
| OH | RR | $54.53 | — |
| OK | RR | $61.85 | — |
| OR | RR | $61.85 | — |
| PA | RR | $61.85 | — |
| PR | RR | $65.66 | — |
| RI | RR | $61.85 | — |
| SC | RR | $61.85 | — |
| SD | RR | $61.85 | — |
| TN | RR | $61.85 | — |
| TX | RR | $61.85 | — |
| UT | RR | $59.77 | — |
| VA | RR | $61.85 | — |
| VI | RR | $61.85 | — |
| VT | RR | $52.57 | — |
| WA | RR | $52.57 | — |
| WI | RR | $61.85 | — |
| WV | RR | $52.57 | — |
| WY | RR | $61.85 | — |
How the E0941 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 47 E09 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 37 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2.12–$695.86 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills E0941 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 5 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 7 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 15 |
| States with claims | 2 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 67 |
| 2023 | 6 | 25 |
| 2024 | 5 | 15 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E0941, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 369 | 67 | $41.70 | $30.96 |
| 2023 | 104 | 25 | $45.04 | $33.46 |
| 2024 | 79 | 15 | $49.17 | $35.90 |
States with the most E0941 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 40 | $38.02 |
| Maryland | 29 | $33.11 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E0941
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $58.77 to $59.95
- 1986-01-01: E0941 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 E0941?
E0941 is the HCPCS Level II code for gravity assisted traction device, any type. Short descriptor: "Gravity assisted traction de".
How much does Medicare pay for E0941?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $52.57–$94.48. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E0941?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E0941 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $58.77 in 2025 to $59.95 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E0941 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
- E0940 — Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar ($24.33–$39.42)
- 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.