E1700 HCPCS code: Jaw motion rehabilitation system
E1700 is the HCPCS Level II code for jaw motion rehabilitation system. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $41.78 to $62.34 (RR, rental (monthly)) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 12% from 2022 to 2024 (2,780 to 3,127 services). In 2024, 1 suppliers billed Medicare for E1700 (rentals), serving 511 beneficiaries; California, Florida, Massachusetts accounted for 28% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1993-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2014-04-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E1700
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $41.78 | $62.34 | $49.15 | $41.78 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $55.34 | — |
| AL | RR | $49.15 | — |
| AR | RR | $41.78 | — |
| AZ | RR | $49.15 | — |
| CA | RR | $49.15 | — |
| CO | RR | $46.30 | — |
| CT | RR | $49.15 | — |
| DC | RR | $41.78 | — |
| DE | RR | $41.78 | — |
| FL | RR | $49.15 | — |
| GA | RR | $49.15 | — |
| HI | RR | $59.13 | — |
| IA | RR | $48.20 | — |
| ID | RR | $49.15 | — |
| IL | RR | $49.15 | — |
| IN | RR | $41.78 | — |
| KS | RR | $49.15 | — |
| KY | RR | $49.15 | — |
| LA | RR | $41.78 | — |
| MA | RR | $44.49 | — |
| MD | RR | $49.15 | — |
| ME | RR | $44.49 | — |
| MI | RR | $41.78 | — |
| MN | RR | $49.15 | — |
| MO | RR | $49.15 | — |
| MS | RR | $49.15 | — |
| MT | RR | $41.78 | — |
| NC | RR | $49.15 | — |
| ND | RR | $49.15 | — |
| NE | RR | $49.15 | — |
| NH | RR | $44.49 | — |
| NJ | RR | $41.78 | — |
| NM | RR | $49.15 | — |
| NV | RR | $49.15 | — |
| NY | RR | $49.15 | — |
| OH | RR | $41.78 | — |
| OK | RR | $49.15 | — |
| OR | RR | $49.15 | — |
| PA | RR | $41.78 | — |
| PR | RR | $62.34 | — |
| RI | RR | $44.49 | — |
| SC | RR | $46.30 | — |
| SD | RR | $49.15 | — |
| TN | RR | $49.15 | — |
| TX | RR | $41.78 | — |
| UT | RR | $41.78 | — |
| VA | RR | $41.78 | — |
| VI | RR | $49.15 | — |
| VT | RR | $44.49 | — |
| WA | RR | $41.78 | — |
| WI | RR | $41.78 | — |
| WV | RR | $41.78 | — |
| WY | RR | $49.15 | — |
How the E1700 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 1 E17 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 1 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $46.91–$46.91 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills E1700 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 1 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 376 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 511 |
| States with claims | 35 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Florida, Massachusetts) | 28% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 464 |
| 2023 | 2 | 488 |
| 2024 | 1 | 511 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E1700, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,780 | 464 | $32.26 | $24.27 |
| 2023 | 3,100 | 488 | $35.38 | $25.67 |
| 2024 | 3,127 | 511 | $36.40 | $28.36 |
States with the most E1700 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 356 | $29.59 |
| Florida | 329 | $29.46 |
| Massachusetts | 178 | $27.23 |
| Illinois | 151 | $30.21 |
| Pennsylvania | 147 | $25.44 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for E1700
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $46.00 to $46.91
- 1993-01-01: E1700 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 E1700?
E1700 is the HCPCS Level II code for jaw motion rehabilitation system. Short descriptor: "Jaw motion rehab system".
How much does Medicare pay for E1700?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $41.78–$62.34. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E1700?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E1700 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $46.00 in 2025 to $46.91 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E1700 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E17 codes
- E1701 — Replacement cushions for jaw motion rehabilitation system, pkg. of 6 ($12.84–$16.34)
- E1702 — Replacement measuring scales for jaw motion rehabilitation system, pkg. of 200 ($27.33–$40.82)
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Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E1700
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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.