HCPCS Code E0186

Air pressure mattress
Code effective Jan 01, 1996

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E0186 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Air pressure mattress or (Air pressure mattress) for short. HCPCS E0186 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Rental of DME.


HCPCS Code Details - E0186

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E0186
Description

Long description:
Air pressure mattress

Short description:
Air pressure mattress

HCPCS Pricing indicator 36 - Capped rental DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code D1E - Other DME
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service R - Rental of DME
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 1996
Date added Added Jan 01, 1986

See also

  • HCPCS E0185 · Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width

  • HCPCS E0187 · Water pressure mattress

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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