Trapeze bar HCPCS code
A trapeze bar is usually billed under HCPCS code E0910 (Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar); related codes are E0911, E0912, E0940. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $13.20 to $19.86 (RR, rental (monthly)) for E0910, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 38,681 E0910 services from 1,773 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for trapeze bar
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 E0910
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, E0910 (RR) pays $198.60 in VI and $132.00 in DC, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a trapeze bar?
E0910: Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar. Other trapeze bar codes: E0911 (Hd trapeze bar attach to bed); E0912 (Hd trapeze bar free standing); E0940 (Trapeze bar free standing).
Does Medicare cover a trapeze bar?
By HCPCS coverage code — E0910: Special coverage instructions apply; E0911: Special coverage instructions apply; E0912: Special coverage instructions apply; E0940: Special coverage instructions apply.
How much does Medicare pay for a trapeze bar?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0910 $13.20 to $19.86 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0911 $50.56 to $65.54 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0912 $94.71 to $145.86 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0940 $24.33 to $39.42 (RR, rental (monthly)).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0910
- Watch E0910 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0910
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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.