Hospital Bed, Lift & Mattress HCPCS Codes
Hospital beds, pressure-reducing support surfaces (groups 1–3), patient lifts and seat-lift mechanisms are separate Medicare benefit categories, each with its own LCD. This category spans 69 active HCPCS codes, 61 of them with a 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee; 7 are not covered by Medicare. Coverage is set by LCD L33820 (Hospital Beds And Accessories); LCD L33830 (Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 1); LCD L33642 (Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 2); LCD L33799 (Patient Lifts); LCD L33801 (Seat Lift Mechanisms).
Equipment in this category
- Hospital bed HCPCS code
- Low air loss mattress HCPCS code
- Trapeze bar HCPCS code
- Patient lift (Hoyer lift) HCPCS code
- Lift chair HCPCS code
Medicare coverage policy
- L33820: Hospital Beds And Accessories
- L33830: Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 1
- L33642: Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 2
- L33799: Patient Lifts
- L33801: Seat Lift Mechanisms
All hospital beds, lifts and support surfaces codes
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0250 | Hospital bed, fixed height, with any type side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $72.80–$122.46 (RR) | 16,861 (2024) |
| E0251 | Hospital bed, fixed height, with any type side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $67.51–$100.46 (RR) | 959 (2024) |
| E0255 | Hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, with any type side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $72.80–$144.83 (RR) | 13,347 (2024) |
| E0256 | Hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, with any type side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $71.35–$117.40 (RR) | 735 (2024) |
| E0260 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $72.80–$128.14 (RR) | 758,660 (2024) |
| E0261 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $72.80–$161.23 (RR) | 122,881 (2024) |
| E0265 | Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), with any type side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $184.01–$267.38 (RR) | — |
| E0266 | Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), with any type side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $160.11–$235.83 (RR) | — |
| E0270 | Hospital bed, institutional type includes: oscillating, circulating and stryker frame, with mattress | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0271 | Mattress, innerspring | Special coverage instructions apply | $140.07–$296.79 (NU) | 5,043 (2024) |
| E0272 | Mattress, foam rubber | Special coverage instructions apply | $165.67–$240.18 (NU) | 5,373 (2024) |
| E0273 | Bed board | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0274 | Over-bed table | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0275 | Bed pan, standard, metal or plastic | Special coverage instructions apply | $16.22–$23.51 (NU) | 68 (2024) |
| E0276 | Bed pan, fracture, metal or plastic | Special coverage instructions apply | $14.21–$23.58 (NU) | 11 (2024) |
| E0277 | Powered pressure-reducing air mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $185.56–$563.59 (RR) | 31,089 (2024) |
| E0280 | Bed cradle, any type | Carrier judgment | $38.17–$65.71 (NU) | 64 (2024) |
| E0290 | Hospital bed, fixed height, without side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $63.75–$100.24 (RR) | 75 (2024) |
| E0291 | Hospital bed, fixed height, without side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $51.44–$74.57 (RR) | 48 (2024) |
| E0292 | Hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, without side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $72.17–$121.62 (RR) | 490 (2024) |
| E0293 | Hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, without side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $65.65–$105.92 (RR) | 75 (2024) |
| E0294 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), without side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $72.80–$165.00 (RR) | 7,619 (2024) |
| E0295 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), without side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $72.80–$126.68 (RR) | 38,209 (2024) |
| E0296 | Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), without side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $143.57–$206.14 (RR) | — |
| E0297 | Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), without side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $126.69–$180.63 (RR) | — |
| E0300 | Pediatric crib, hospital grade, fully enclosed, with or without top enclosure | Carrier judgment | $319.91–$369.16 (RR) | 71 (2024) |
| E0301 | Hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $187.86–$308.87 (RR) | 3,031 (2024) |
| E0302 | Hospital bed, extra heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 600 pounds, with any type side rails, without mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $564.29–$862.87 (RR) | 176 (2024) |
| E0303 | Hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $189.35–$330.83 (RR) | 15,297 (2024) |
| E0304 | Hospital bed, extra heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 600 pounds, with any type side rails, with mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $573.26–$898.22 (RR) | 420 (2024) |
| E0181 | Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty | Special coverage instructions apply | $17.94–$36.69 (RR) | 68,889 (2024) |
| E0182 | Pump for alternating pressure pad, for replacement only | Special coverage instructions apply | $24.53–$42.12 (RR) | 108 (2024) |
| E0183 | Powered pressure reducing underlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty | Carrier judgment | $17.94–$36.69 (RR) | 27 (2024) |
| E0184 | Dry pressure mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $150.13–$274.63 (NU) | 11,602 (2024) |
| E0185 | Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width | Special coverage instructions apply | $198.83–$373.55 (NU) | 40,537 (2024) |
| E0186 | Air pressure mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $22.53–$59.47 (RR) | 240 (2024) |
| E0187 | Water pressure mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $24.56–$63.95 (RR) | — |
| E0188 | Synthetic sheepskin pad | Special coverage instructions apply | $28.49–$54.96 (NU) | 1,764 (2024) |
| E0189 | Lambswool sheepskin pad, any size | Special coverage instructions apply | $57.53–$143.01 (NU) | 570 (2024) |
| E0190 | Positioning cushion/pillow/wedge, any shape or size, includes all components and accessories | Special coverage instructions apply | — | — |
| E0191 | Heel or elbow protector, each | Carrier judgment | $12.10–$18.08 (NU) | — |
| E0193 | Powered air flotation bed (low air loss therapy) | Carrier judgment | $837.96–$1,189.47 (RR) | 181 (2024) |
| E0194 | Air fluidized bed | Special coverage instructions apply | $3,856.78–$4,884.31 (RR) | 2,074 (2024) |
| E0196 | Gel pressure mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $37.71–$58.06 (RR) | 66 (2024) |
| E0197 | Air pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width | Special coverage instructions apply | $20.93–$73.25 (RR) | 713 (2024) |
| E0198 | Water pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width | Special coverage instructions apply | $26.85–$82.97 (RR) | — |
| E0199 | Dry pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width | Special coverage instructions apply | $36.43–$121.84 (NU) | 140 (2024) |
| E0371 | Nonpowered advanced pressure reducing overlay for mattress, standard mattress length and width | Carrier judgment | $185.56–$451.50 (RR) | 871 (2024) |
| E0372 | Powered air overlay for mattress, standard mattress length and width | Carrier judgment | $185.56–$519.97 (RR) | 726 (2024) |
| E0373 | Nonpowered advanced pressure reducing mattress | Carrier judgment | $185.56–$576.49 (RR) | 666 (2024) |
| E0621 | Sling or seat, patient lift, canvas or nylon | Special coverage instructions apply | $95.70–$129.94 (NU) | 913 (2024) |
| E0625 | Patient lift, bathroom or toilet, not otherwise classified | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0627 | Seat lift mechanism, electric, any type | Special coverage instructions apply | $288.47–$476.06 (NU) | 2,391 (2024) |
| E0629 | Seat lift mechanism, non-electric, any type | Special coverage instructions apply | $288.47–$476.06 (NU) | — |
| E0630 | Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) | Special coverage instructions apply | $68.78–$112.76 (RR) | 211,434 (2024) |
| E0635 | Patient lift, electric with seat or sling | Special coverage instructions apply | $134.16–$247.48 (RR) | 13,395 (2024) |
| E0636 | Multipositional patient support system, with integrated lift, patient accessible controls | Carrier judgment | $1,159.70–$1,650.86 (RR) | 3,133 (2024) |
| E0637 | Combination sit to stand frame/table system, any size including pediatric, with seat lift feature, with or without wheels | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0638 | Standing frame/table system, one position (e.g., upright, supine or prone stander), any size including pediatric, with or without wheels | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0639 | Patient lift, moveable from room to room with disassembly and reassembly, includes all components/accessories | Carrier judgment | $135.13–$218.07 (RR) | 99 (2024) |
| E0640 | Patient lift, fixed system, includes all components/accessories | Carrier judgment | $135.13–$218.07 (RR) | — |
| E0910 | Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar | Special coverage instructions apply | $13.20–$19.86 (RR) | 38,681 (2024) |
| E0911 | Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, attached to bed, with grab bar | Special coverage instructions apply | $50.56–$65.54 (RR) | 457 (2024) |
| E0912 | Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, free standing, complete with grab bar | Special coverage instructions apply | $94.71–$145.86 (RR) | 6,040 (2024) |
| E0920 | Fracture frame, attached to bed, includes weights | Special coverage instructions apply | $55.91–$90.91 (RR) | — |
| E0930 | Fracture frame, free standing, includes weights | Special coverage instructions apply | $55.34–$67.27 (RR) | 16 (2024) |
| E0935 | Continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only | Special coverage instructions apply | $27.56–$34.49 (RR) | 757,099 (2024) |
| E0936 | Continuous passive motion exercise device for use other than knee | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | — |
| E0940 | Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar | Special coverage instructions apply | $24.33–$39.42 (RR) | 11,131 (2024) |
Frequently asked questions
Which HCPCS codes are used for hospital beds, lifts and support surfaces?
E0260 (Hosp bed semi-electr w/ matt); E0935 (Cont pas motion exercise dev); E0630 (Patient lift hydraulic); E0261 (Hosp bed semi-electr w/o mat); E0181 (Press pad alternating w/ pum).
Which Medicare policy covers hospital beds, lifts and support surfaces?
L33820: Hospital Beds And Accessories; L33830: Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 1; L33642: Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 2; L33799: Patient Lifts; L33801: Seat Lift Mechanisms.
Which hospital beds, lifts and support surfaces codes does Medicare pay for most often?
E0260: 758,660 services in 2024; E0935: 757,099 services in 2024; E0630: 211,434 services in 2024; E0261: 122,881 services in 2024; E0181: 68,889 services in 2024.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0260
- Watch E0260 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0260
Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Not billing or legal advice.