E1800 HCPCS code: Dynamic adjustable elbow extension and flexion device, includes soft interface material
E1800 is the HCPCS Level II code for dynamic adjustable elbow extension and flexion device, includes soft interface material. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $140.52 to $222.55 (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 2 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 6% from 2022 to 2024 (5,174 to 5,480 services). In 2024, 7 suppliers billed Medicare for E1800 (rentals), serving 1,093 beneficiaries; California, Florida, Virginia accounted for 31% of services. Its average fee ranks 9 of 31 E18 codes billed RR (family range $11.44–$648.01).
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 | 1996-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E1800
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $140.52 | $222.55 | $174.58 | $148.39 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $222.55 | — |
| AL | RR | $148.39 | — |
| AR | RR | $148.39 | — |
| AZ | RR | $174.58 | — |
| CA | RR | $174.58 | — |
| CO | RR | $148.39 | — |
| CT | RR | $148.39 | — |
| DC | RR | $174.58 | — |
| DE | RR | $148.39 | — |
| FL | RR | $148.39 | — |
| GA | RR | $148.39 | — |
| HI | RR | $197.05 | — |
| IA | RR | $174.58 | — |
| ID | RR | $174.58 | — |
| IL | RR | $174.58 | — |
| IN | RR | $174.58 | — |
| KS | RR | $174.58 | — |
| KY | RR | $148.39 | — |
| LA | RR | $148.39 | — |
| MA | RR | $148.39 | — |
| MD | RR | $174.58 | — |
| ME | RR | $148.64 | — |
| MI | RR | $174.58 | — |
| MN | RR | $174.58 | — |
| MO | RR | $174.58 | — |
| MS | RR | $148.39 | — |
| MT | RR | $174.58 | — |
| NC | RR | $148.39 | — |
| ND | RR | $174.58 | — |
| NE | RR | $174.58 | — |
| NH | RR | $148.39 | — |
| NJ | RR | $148.39 | — |
| NM | RR | $148.39 | — |
| NV | RR | $174.58 | — |
| NY | RR | $148.39 | — |
| OH | RR | $174.58 | — |
| OK | RR | $148.39 | — |
| OR | RR | $174.58 | — |
| PA | RR | $148.39 | — |
| PR | RR | $140.52 | — |
| RI | RR | $148.39 | — |
| SC | RR | $148.39 | — |
| SD | RR | $174.58 | — |
| TN | RR | $148.39 | — |
| TX | RR | $151.41 | — |
| UT | RR | $174.58 | — |
| VA | RR | $174.58 | — |
| VI | RR | $148.39 | — |
| VT | RR | $148.39 | — |
| WA | RR | $174.58 | — |
| WI | RR | $174.58 | — |
| WV | RR | $174.58 | — |
| WY | RR | $174.58 | — |
How the E1800 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 31 E18 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 9 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $11.44–$648.01 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills E1800 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 7 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 976 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,093 |
| States with claims | 40 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Florida, Virginia) | 31% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 1,056 |
| 2023 | 9 | 986 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1,093 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E1800, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,174 | 1,056 | $116.49 | $86.99 |
| 2023 | 5,066 | 986 | $126.37 | $94.60 |
| 2024 | 5,480 | 1,093 | $129.99 | $96.97 |
States with the most E1800 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 677 | $104.61 |
| Florida | 634 | $91.02 |
| Virginia | 375 | $108.85 |
| Texas | 333 | $87.91 |
| Massachusetts | 244 | $87.16 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
What changed for E1800
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $159.78 to $162.97
- 1996-01-01: E1800 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 E1800?
E1800 is the HCPCS Level II code for dynamic adjustable elbow extension and flexion device, includes soft interface material. Short descriptor: "Adjust elbow ext & flex dev".
How much does Medicare pay for E1800?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $140.52–$222.55. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E1800?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E1800 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $159.78 in 2025 to $162.97 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E1800 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E18 codes
- E1801 — Static progressive stretch/patient actualized serial stretch elbow device, extension and/or flexion, with or without range of motion adjustment, includes all components and accessories ($156.28–$215.62)
- E1802 — Dynamic adjustable forearm pronation/supination device, includes soft interface material ($465.75–$558.88)
- E1803 — Dynamic adjustable elbow extension only device, includes soft interface material ($140.52–$222.55)
- E1804 — Dynamic adjustable elbow flexion only device, includes soft interface material ($140.52–$222.55)
- E1805 — Dynamic adjustable wrist extension and flexion device, includes soft interface material ($114.31–$222.55)
- E1806 — Static progressive stretch wrist device, flexion and/or extension, with or without range of motion adjustment, includes all components and accessories ($128.32–$177.02)
- E1807 — Dynamic adjustable wrist extension only device, includes soft interface material ($114.31–$222.55)
- E1808 — Dynamic adjustable wrist flexion only device, includes soft interface material ($114.31–$222.55)
- E1810 — Dynamic adjustable knee extension and flexion device, includes soft interface material ($142.48–$222.55)
- E1811 — Static progressive stretch/patient actualized serial stretch knee device, extension and/or flexion, with or without range of motion adjustment, includes all components and accessories ($162.46–$224.19)
- E1812 — Dynamic knee, extension/flexion device with active resistance control ($122.55–$147.07)
- E1813 — Dynamic adjustable knee extension only device, includes soft interface material ($142.48–$222.55)
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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.