E2402 HCPCS code: Negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, stationary or portable
E2402 is the HCPCS Level II code for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, stationary or portable. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $748.28 to $1,727.82 (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 fell 9% from 2022 to 2024 (73,617 to 66,665 services). In 2024, 740 suppliers billed Medicare for E2402 (rentals), serving 37,059 beneficiaries; California, Texas, Florida accounted for 23% 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 | 2004-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2004-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for E2402
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $748.28 | $1,727.82 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $1,517.02 | — |
| AL | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| AR | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| AZ | RR | $798.02 | $1,504.41 |
| CA | RR | $792.10 | $1,504.41 |
| CO | RR | $752.89 | $1,504.41 |
| CT | RR | $748.28 | $1,504.41 |
| DC | RR | $832.93 | $1,504.41 |
| DE | RR | $832.93 | $1,504.41 |
| FL | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| GA | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| HI | RR | $1,517.02 | — |
| IA | RR | $829.21 | $1,504.41 |
| ID | RR | $752.89 | $1,504.41 |
| IL | RR | $822.11 | $1,504.41 |
| IN | RR | $822.11 | $1,504.41 |
| KS | RR | $829.21 | $1,504.41 |
| KY | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| LA | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| MA | RR | $748.28 | $1,504.41 |
| MD | RR | $832.93 | $1,504.41 |
| ME | RR | $748.28 | $1,504.41 |
| MI | RR | $822.11 | $1,504.41 |
| MN | RR | $829.21 | $1,504.41 |
| MO | RR | $829.21 | $1,504.41 |
| MS | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| MT | RR | $752.89 | $1,504.41 |
| NC | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| ND | RR | $829.21 | $1,504.41 |
| NE | RR | $829.21 | $1,504.41 |
| NH | RR | $748.28 | $1,504.41 |
| NJ | RR | $832.93 | $1,504.41 |
| NM | RR | $798.02 | $1,504.41 |
| NV | RR | $792.10 | $1,504.41 |
| NY | RR | $832.93 | $1,504.41 |
| OH | RR | $822.11 | $1,504.41 |
| OK | RR | $798.02 | $1,504.41 |
| OR | RR | $792.10 | $1,504.41 |
| PA | RR | $832.93 | $1,504.41 |
| PR | RR | $1,727.82 | — |
| RI | RR | $748.28 | $1,504.41 |
| SC | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| SD | RR | $829.21 | $1,504.41 |
| TN | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| TX | RR | $798.02 | $1,504.41 |
| UT | RR | $752.89 | $1,504.41 |
| VA | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| VI | RR | $1,517.02 | — |
| VT | RR | $748.28 | $1,504.41 |
| WA | RR | $792.10 | $1,504.41 |
| WI | RR | $822.11 | $1,504.41 |
| WV | RR | $881.94 | $1,504.41 |
| WY | RR | $752.89 | $1,504.41 |
How the E2402 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 1 E24 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 1 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $875.27–$875.27 |
| Rural fee uplift | 71.9% |
Who bills E2402 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | 740 |
| Suppliers billing purchases | — |
| Referring clinicians | 23,350 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 37,059 |
| States with claims | 52 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Texas, Florida) | 23% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 835 | 40,889 |
| 2023 | 824 | 38,978 |
| 2024 | 740 | 37,059 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for E2402, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73,617 | 40,889 | $900.10 | $708.83 |
| 2023 | 70,449 | 38,978 | $972.80 | $760.28 |
| 2024 | 66,665 | 37,059 | $926.32 | $724.03 |
States with the most E2402 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5,324 | $621.61 |
| Texas | 5,200 | $701.44 |
| Florida | 4,973 | $706.98 |
| Illinois | 2,889 | $719.45 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,820 | $699.68 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52511: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E2402
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.6%: $852.82 to $875.27
- 2004-01-01: E2402 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 E2402?
E2402 is the HCPCS Level II code for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, stationary or portable. Short descriptor: "Neg press wound therapy pump".
How much does Medicare pay for E2402?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $748.28–$1,727.82. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover E2402?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for E2402 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $852.82 in 2025 to $875.27 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of E2402 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E24 codes
- E2403 — External ocular negative pressure pump, electric
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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.