Hospital bed HCPCS code
A hospital bed is usually billed under HCPCS code E0250 (Hospital bed, fixed height, with any type side rails, with mattress); related codes are E0251, E0255, E0256, E0260, E0261. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $72.80 to $122.46 (RR, rental (monthly)) for E0250, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 16,861 E0250 services from 372 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for hospital bed
| 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) | — |
| 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) | — |
| 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) |
Supplies and accessories
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0305 | Bed side rails, half length | Special coverage instructions apply | $12.31–$22.32 (RR) | 18,334 (2024) |
| E0310 | Bed side rails, full length | Special coverage instructions apply | $129.76–$203.16 (NU) | 2,487 (2024) |
| 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) |
| E0940 | Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar | Special coverage instructions apply | $24.33–$39.42 (RR) | 11,131 (2024) |
Medicare revenue estimate for E0250
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, E0250 (RR) pays $1,224.60 in PR and $728.00 in CT, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Medicare coverage policy
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a hospital bed?
E0250: Hospital bed, fixed height, with any type side rails, with mattress. Other hospital bed codes: E0251 (Hosp bed fixd ht w/o mattres); E0255 (Hospital bed var ht w/ mattr); E0256 (Hospital bed var ht w/o matt); E0260 (Hosp bed semi-electr w/ matt); E0261 (Hosp bed semi-electr w/o mat).
Does Medicare cover a hospital bed?
By HCPCS coverage code — E0250: Special coverage instructions apply; E0251: Special coverage instructions apply; E0255: Special coverage instructions apply; E0256: Special coverage instructions apply; E0260: Special coverage instructions apply; E0261: Special coverage instructions apply.
How much does Medicare pay for a hospital bed?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0250 $72.80 to $122.46 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0251 $67.51 to $100.46 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0255 $72.80 to $144.83 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0256 $71.35 to $117.40 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0260 $72.80 to $128.14 (RR, rental (monthly)).
Which supplies and accessories are billed with a hospital bed?
E0305 (Rails bed side half length); E0310 (Rails bed side full length); E0910 (Trapeze bar attached to bed); E0940 (Trapeze bar free standing).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0250
- Watch E0250 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0250
Part of Hospital beds, lifts and support surfaces.
Related equipment
- Low air loss mattress HCPCS code
- Trapeze bar HCPCS code
- Patient lift (Hoyer lift) HCPCS code
- Lift chair HCPCS code
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.