E1035 HCPCS code: Multi-positional patient transfer system, with integrated seat, operated by care giver, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 lbs
E1035 is the HCPCS Level II code for multi-positional patient transfer system, with integrated seat, operated by care giver, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 lbs. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $676.30 to $921.30 (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 rose 15% from 2022 to 2024 (5,272 to 6,089 services). In 2024, 101 suppliers billed Medicare for E1035 (rentals), serving 1,361 beneficiaries; Alabama, California, Texas accounted for 57% of services. Its average fee ranks 30 of 34 E10 codes billed RR (family range $15.15–$1,062.94); rural fees run 14% 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 | D1D — Wheelchairs |
| Added | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2010-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E1035
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $676.30 | $921.30 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $833.90 | — |
| AL | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| AR | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| AZ | RR | $718.32 | $833.90 |
| CA | RR | $686.72 | $833.90 |
| CO | RR | $761.71 | $833.90 |
| CT | RR | $701.10 | $833.90 |
| DC | RR | $676.30 | $833.90 |
| DE | RR | $676.30 | $833.90 |
| FL | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| GA | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| HI | RR | $833.90 | — |
| IA | RR | $744.44 | $833.90 |
| ID | RR | $761.71 | $833.90 |
| IL | RR | $731.87 | $833.90 |
| IN | RR | $731.87 | $833.90 |
| KS | RR | $744.44 | $833.90 |
| KY | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| LA | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| MA | RR | $701.10 | $833.90 |
| MD | RR | $676.30 | $833.90 |
| ME | RR | $701.10 | $833.90 |
| MI | RR | $731.87 | $833.90 |
| MN | RR | $744.44 | $833.90 |
| MO | RR | $744.44 | $833.90 |
| MS | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| MT | RR | $761.71 | $833.90 |
| NC | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| ND | RR | $744.44 | $833.90 |
| NE | RR | $744.44 | $833.90 |
| NH | RR | $701.10 | $833.90 |
| NJ | RR | $676.30 | $833.90 |
| NM | RR | $718.32 | $833.90 |
| NV | RR | $686.72 | $833.90 |
| NY | RR | $676.30 | $833.90 |
| OH | RR | $731.87 | $833.90 |
| OK | RR | $718.32 | $833.90 |
| OR | RR | $686.72 | $833.90 |
| PA | RR | $676.30 | $833.90 |
| PR | RR | $921.30 | — |
| RI | RR | $701.10 | $833.90 |
| SC | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| SD | RR | $744.44 | $833.90 |
| TN | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| TX | RR | $718.32 | $833.90 |
| UT | RR | $761.71 | $833.90 |
| VA | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| VI | RR | $833.90 | — |
| VT | RR | $701.10 | $833.90 |
| WA | RR | $686.72 | $833.90 |
| WI | RR | $731.87 | $833.90 |
| WV | RR | $733.41 | $833.90 |
| WY | RR | $761.71 | $833.90 |
How the E1035 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 34 E10 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 30 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $15.15–$1,062.94 |
| Rural fee uplift | 13.9% |
Who bills E1035 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 101 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 1,004 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,361 |
| States with claims | 23 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Alabama, California, Texas) | 57% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40 | 1,199 |
| 2023 | 82 | 1,361 |
| 2024 | 101 | 1,361 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E1035, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,272 | 1,199 | $535.50 | $412.02 |
| 2023 | 6,060 | 1,361 | $577.76 | $444.71 |
| 2024 | 6,089 | 1,361 | $575.42 | $441.89 |
States with the most E1035 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,416 | $461.30 |
| California | 1,395 | $420.72 |
| Texas | 647 | $424.98 |
| Florida | 442 | $429.65 |
| Virginia | 427 | $417.54 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52516: Patient Lifts - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E1035
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.7%: $712.83 to $731.84
- 2001-01-01: E1035 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 E1035?
E1035 is the HCPCS Level II code for multi-positional patient transfer system, with integrated seat, operated by care giver, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 lbs. Short descriptor: "Patient transfer system <300".
How much does Medicare pay for E1035?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $676.30–$921.30. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E1035?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for E1035 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $712.83 in 2025 to $731.84 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E1035 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E10 codes
- E1002 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, tilt only ($463.44–$597.42)
- E1003 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, without shear reduction ($539.40–$647.25)
- E1004 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, with mechanical shear reduction ($596.22–$717.70)
- E1005 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, recline only, with power shear reduction ($647.36–$776.87)
- E1006 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, without shear reduction ($792.95–$951.60)
- E1007 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, with mechanical shear reduction ($998.21–$1,288.46)
- E1008 — Wheelchair accessory, power seating system, combination tilt and recline, with power shear reduction ($1,023.89–$1,288.57)
- E1009 — Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, mechanically linked leg elevation system, including pushrod and leg rest, each
- E1010 — Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, power leg elevation system, including leg rest, pair ($139.14–$168.59)
- E1011 — Modification to pediatric size wheelchair, width adjustment package (not to be dispensed with initial chair)
- E1012 — Wheelchair accessory, addition to power seating system, center mount power elevating leg rest/platform, complete system, any type, each ($139.14–$168.59)
- E1014 — Reclining back, addition to pediatric size wheelchair ($52.06–$62.41)
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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.