HCPCS E0200: Heat Lamp Table Model with Bulb/Infrared Element
HCPCS Level II code E0200 identifies a table-model heat lamp (without stand) that includes the bulb or infrared element, a common durable medical device used for localized heat therapy. Nationally, this code matters for equipment coverage, billing consistency, and appropriate supply classification across outpatient clinics, therapy facilities, and home-health settings. Key payers addressed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the device and its clinical applications, payer coverage considerations, coding and billing context, and common issues affecting reimbursement. The publication outlines benchmarks and typical payment practices where available, highlights policy and coverage updates that influence claims handling, and summarizes clinical context for use of heat lamps in therapeutic settings. Data not available in the input will be noted where relevant. The goal is to give billing managers, clinicians, and policy analysts a clear, national-level overview of how E0200 is used and handled by major payers, and what operational and documentation points are most relevant for claims processing.
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Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code E0200 describes a heat lamp, without stand (table model), includes bulb, or infrared element. This supply/device is used to provide localized heat therapy or warming in clinical and home-care settings.
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Service type: Durable medical equipment / therapeutic heat application
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Typical site of service: Clinic exam room, outpatient therapy area, or patient home