Heating pad HCPCS code
A heating pad is usually billed under HCPCS code E0210 (Electric heat pad, standard); related codes are E0215, E0217. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $39.56 to $127.76 (NU, new equipment, purchased) for E0210, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 1,453 E0210 services from 126 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for heating pad
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0210 | Electric heat pad, standard | Special coverage instructions apply | $39.56–$127.76 (NU) | 1,453 (2024) |
| E0215 | Electric heat pad, moist | Special coverage instructions apply | $85.82–$155.37 (NU) | — |
| E0217 | Water circulating heat pad with pump | Special coverage instructions apply | $601.40–$923.22 (NU) | — |
Medicare revenue estimate for E0210
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, E0210 (NU) pays $1,277.60 in HI and $395.60 in AL, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a heating pad?
E0210: Electric heat pad, standard. Other heating pad codes: E0215 (Electric heat pad moist); E0217 (Water circ heat pad w pump).
Does Medicare cover a heating pad?
By HCPCS coverage code — E0210: Special coverage instructions apply; E0215: Special coverage instructions apply; E0217: Special coverage instructions apply.
How much does Medicare pay for a heating pad?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0210 $39.56 to $127.76 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0215 $85.82 to $155.37 (NU, new equipment, purchased); E0217 $601.40 to $923.22 (NU, new equipment, purchased).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0210
- Watch E0210 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0210
Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare utilization; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Fees are Medicare allowables (non-rural, by state), not commercial rates. Code choice depends on the exact item; check the descriptor. Not billing or legal advice.