E0947 HCPCS code: Fracture frame, attachments for complex pelvic traction

E0947 is the HCPCS Level II code for fracture frame, attachments for complex pelvic traction. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $734.65 to $1,116.69 (NU, new equipment, purchased) 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. In 2022, 2 suppliers billed Medicare for E0947 (purchases), serving 67 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 30 of 30 E09 codes billed NU (family range $20.79–$817.33).

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E0947

How the E0947 fee compares

Who bills E0947 (2022)

Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.

Medicare utilization for E0947, 2022–2022

States with the most E0947 services (2022)

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

What changed for E0947

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.0%: $801.30 to $817.33
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $83.80 to $85.48
• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (UE) rose 2.0%: $600.95 to $612.97
• 1986-01-01: E0947 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 E0947?

E0947 is the HCPCS Level II code for fracture frame, attachments for complex pelvic traction. Short descriptor: "Fracture frame attachmnts pe".

How much does Medicare pay for E0947?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $734.65–$1,116.69; RR (rental (monthly)): $76.17–$139.64; UE (used equipment, purchased): $550.96–$837.49. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E0947?

Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.

Did the Medicare fee for E0947 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $801.30 in 2025 to $817.33 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E0947 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)
• 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)

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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.

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