HCPCS Code E0946

Fracture, frame, dual with cross bars, attached to bed, (e.g., balken, 4 poster)
Code effective Jan 01, 1989

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E0946 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Fracture, frame, dual with cross bars, attached to bed, (e.g., balken, 4 poster) or (Fracture frame dual w cross) for short. HCPCS E0946 has been effective since 01/01/1989 and applies to Rental of DME.


HCPCS Code Details - E0946

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E0946
Description

Long description:
Fracture, frame, dual with cross bars, attached to bed, (e.g., balken, 4 poster)

Short description:
Fracture frame dual w cross

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, 1989
Date added Added Jan 01, 1986

See also

  • HCPCS E0945 · Extremity belt/harness

  • HCPCS E0947 · Fracture frame, attachments for complex pelvic traction

1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

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


HCPCS Level II codes and descriptors are approved and maintained jointly by the alpha-numeric editorial panel (consisting of CMS, the Health Insurance Association of America, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association). — Updated 6/23/2026

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.