E1828 HCPCS code: Dynamic adjustable toe extension only device, includes soft interface material

E1828 is the HCPCS Level II code for dynamic adjustable toe extension only device, includes soft interface material. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $114.31 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. Its average fee ranks 20 of 31 E18 codes billed RR (family range $11.44–$648.01).

Code details

FieldValue
SectionE codes — Durable medical equipment
Coverage codeC — Carrier judgment
Pricing indicator36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item
BETOS categoryD1E — Other durable medical equipment
Added2025-01-01
Last action effective2025-01-01

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E1828

ModifierMeaningLowest state feeHighest state feeCeilingFloor
RRrental (monthly)$114.31$222.55$180.07$153.06
StateModifierFeeRural fee
AKRR$222.55—
ALRR$153.06—
ARRR$153.06—
AZRR$179.95—
CARR$180.07—
CORR$153.06—
CTRR$180.07—
DCRR$180.07—
DERR$166.61—
FLRR$153.06—
GARR$153.06—
HIRR$197.05—
IARR$180.07—
IDRR$180.07—
ILRR$180.07—
INRR$180.07—
KSRR$180.07—
KYRR$153.06—
LARR$153.06—
MARR$180.07—
MDRR$180.07—
MERR$180.07—
MIRR$180.07—
MNRR$180.07—
MORR$180.07—
MSRR$153.06—
MTRR$174.84—
NCRR$153.06—
NDRR$174.58—
NERR$180.07—
NHRR$177.56—
NJRR$160.17—
NMRR$153.06—
NVRR$180.07—
NYRR$165.53—
OHRR$180.07—
OKRR$153.06—
ORRR$180.07—
PARR$163.61—
PRRR$114.31—
RIRR$153.06—
SCRR$153.06—
SDRR$180.07—
TNRR$153.06—
TXRR$153.06—
UTRR$180.07—
VARR$180.07—
VIRR$153.06—
VTRR$180.05—
WARR$180.07—
WIRR$180.07—
WVRR$180.07—
WYRR$180.07—

How the E1828 fee compares

MeasureValue
Rank among 31 E18 codes billed RR (lowest = 1)20
Family fee range (average of state fees)$11.44–$648.01
Rural fee uplift—

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

Claim typeMax units per dayRationale
DME suppliers2Nature of Equipment

What changed for E1828

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code E1828?

E1828 is the HCPCS Level II code for dynamic adjustable toe extension only device, includes soft interface material. Short descriptor: "Adjust toe extension device".

How much does Medicare pay for E1828?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $114.31–$222.55. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover E1828?

Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.

Did the Medicare fee for E1828 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $166.99 in 2025 to $170.33 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of E1828 can be billed per day?

2 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).

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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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