E1356 HCPCS code: Oxygen accessory, battery pack/cartridge for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each
E1356 is the HCPCS Level II code for oxygen accessory, battery pack/cartridge for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1C — Oxygen and supplies |
| Added | 2009-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2009-01-01 |
What changed for E1356
- 2009-01-01: E1356 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 E1356?
E1356 is the HCPCS Level II code for oxygen accessory, battery pack/cartridge for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each. Short descriptor: "Batt pack/cart, port conc".
Does Medicare cover E1356?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related E13 codes
- E1300 — Whirlpool, portable (overtub type)
- E1301 — Whirlpool tub, walk-in, portable
- E1310 — Whirlpool, non-portable (built-in type) ($222.47–$3,627.06)
- E1352 — Oxygen accessory, flow regulator capable of positive inspiratory pressure
- E1353 — Regulator ($40.36–$48.46)
- E1354 — Oxygen accessory, wheeled cart for portable cylinder or portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each
- E1355 — Stand/rack ($30.42–$36.51)
- E1357 — Oxygen accessory, battery charger for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each
- E1358 — Oxygen accessory, dc power adapter for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each
- E1372 — Immersion external heater for nebulizer ($13.66–$208.94)
- E1390 — Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate ($94.56–$177.16)
- E1391 — Oxygen concentrator, dual delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate, each ($94.56–$177.16)
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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.