HCPCS Level II E0266: Hospital Bed, Total Electric (No Mattress)

HCPCS Level II code E0266 describes a hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), with any type side rails, without mattress; this durable medical equipment (DME) item is used for home health or institutional inpatient/outpatient settings where powered adjustments of head, foot, and overall height are required to support patient positioning, mobility, and care activities, and the service type is DME/hospital bed provision typically delivered and set up in the patient’s residence, skilled nursing facility, or hospital unit.

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HCPCS Level II E0266: Hospital Bed, Total Electric (No Mattress)

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A hospitalized adult or pediatric patient with mobility limitations, pressure injury risk, neurological impairment, or complex medical needs requires a fully electric hospital bed for safe positioning and care. Typical scenario: a patient admitted to an acute care hospital or long-term acute care facility following traumatic injury, stroke with hemiparesis, advanced neuromuscular disease, or post-operative instability is provided a total electric bed E0266 to allow remote adjustment of head, foot, and height for wound care, respiratory management, transfers, and fall prevention.

Clinical workflow: the physician documents medical necessity (e.g., impaired mobility, need for frequent head-elevation for respiratory status, pressure redistribution, or facilitation of nursing care). A durable medical equipment (DME) order for E0266 is placed. The DME supplier coordinates delivery to the typical site of service (acute hospital, long-term acute care facility, skilled nursing facility, or patient home when criteria met). Nursing and therapy staff train caregivers on bed controls, side rail use, and safe transfer techniques. Ongoing documentation includes rationale for continued use, equipment maintenance, and any adjustments to support discharge planning.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97161`	Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity	Performed before equipment ordering to document functional deficits and justify `E0266` based on mobility limitations.
`97162`	Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity	Used when evaluation documents multiple deficits influencing bed selection and setup.
`99221`	Initial hospital inpatient care, per day, typically 30 minutes	Physician inpatient evaluation documenting medical necessity for a total electric bed during admission.
`95907`	Short-latency somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP)	Example of ancillary testing that may accompany neurological assessment; not directly related to DME but can be part of the workflow for complex neurologic patients (used rarely).
`99070`	Supplies and materials (e.g., additional bed accessories)	Billed when non-standard accessories or supplies required for bed installation are furnished and not included in base `E0266`.

Related Modifiers

7 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
53	Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…	- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
62	Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…	- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
78	CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…	- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
80	CPT® Modifier 80 (Assistant Surgeon) is appended to a surgical CPT code when a physician (MD or DO) provides full, continuous assistance throughout the operative procedure. It is intended only for…	- Use CPT Modifier -80 when a physician (MD or DO) serves as an assistant surgeon and provides full, continuous assistance throughout the entire operative procedure; append -80 to the surgical CPT…
82	Modifier 82 is appended to a surgical CPT code to indicate that an attending physician acted as an assistant because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable. In teaching hospitals it documents…	- When to use: Append modifier 82 in teaching-hospital settings to indicate a physician served as an assistant surgeon because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable (includes situations where…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
251B00000X	Case Management Agency	An organization that is responsible for providing case management services. The agency provides services which assist an individual in gaining access…
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
208D00000X	General Practice Physician	A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
2080P0206X	Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician	A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This speciali…
207UN0903X	In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine Physician	A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine.
207RN0300X	Nephrology Physician	An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not fu…
261QX0100X	Occupational Medicine Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
207SM0001X	Molecular Genetic Pathology (Medical Genetics) Physician	A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecu…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

27 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
F02.80	Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
F03.90	Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
G81.90	Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
G82.20	Paraplegia, unspecified
G83.4	Cauda equina syndrome
I69.391	Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
M16.9	Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
M17.9	Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
M19.90	Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
M47.12	Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

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HCPCS E0100: Cane, Adjustable or Fixed, With Tip

HCPCS-E0105-CANE-QUAD-THREE-PRONG-MOBILITY-AID

HCPCS Level II E0105: Cane, Quad or Three-Prong, Includes Tips

HCPCS-E0110-FOREARM-CRUTCHES-PAIR-DME-MOBILITY

HCPCS Level II E0110: Forearm Crutches, Pair, Complete with Tips and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0111-CRUTCH-FOREARM-DURABLE-MEDICAL-EQUIPMENT

HCPCS Level II E0111: Crutch, Forearm, With Tip and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0112-UNDERARM-WOOD-CRUTCHES-PAIR

HCPCS Level II E0112: Underarm Wooden Crutches, Pair

HCPCS-E0113-CRUTCH-UNDERARM-WOOD-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED-WITH-PAD-TIP-HANDGRIP

HCPCS Level II E0113: Crutch Underarm, Wood, Adjustable or Fixed

HCPCS-E0114-UNDERARM-CRUTCHES-PAIR-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED

HCPCS Level II E0114: Underarm (Axillary) Crutches, Adjustable or Fixed, Pair

HCPCS-E0116-UNDERARM-CRUTCH-NON-WOOD-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED

HCPCS E0116: Underarm Crutch, Non-Wood, Adjustable/Fixed with Pad

HCPCS-E0117-ARTICULATING-SPRING-ASSISTED-UNDERARM-CRUTCH

HCPCS Level II E0117: Crutch, Underarm, Articulating, Spring-Assisted

HCPCS-E0118-LOWER-LEG-PLATFORM-CRUTCH-SUBSTITUTE

HCPCS E0118: Crutch Substitute, Lower Leg Platform

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97161`	Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity	Performed before equipment ordering to document functional deficits and justify `E0266` based on mobility limitations.
`97162`	Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity	Used when evaluation documents multiple deficits influencing bed selection and setup.
`99221`	Initial hospital inpatient care, per day, typically 30 minutes	Physician inpatient evaluation documenting medical necessity for a total electric bed during admission.
`95907`	Short-latency somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP)	Example of ancillary testing that may accompany neurological assessment; not directly related to DME but can be part of the workflow for complex neurologic patients (used rarely).
`99070`	Supplies and materials (e.g., additional bed accessories)	Billed when non-standard accessories or supplies required for bed installation are furnished and not included in base `E0266`.

Related Modifiers

7 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
53	Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…	- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
62	Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…	- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
78	CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…	- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
80	CPT® Modifier 80 (Assistant Surgeon) is appended to a surgical CPT code when a physician (MD or DO) provides full, continuous assistance throughout the operative procedure. It is intended only for…	- Use CPT Modifier -80 when a physician (MD or DO) serves as an assistant surgeon and provides full, continuous assistance throughout the entire operative procedure; append -80 to the surgical CPT…
82	Modifier 82 is appended to a surgical CPT code to indicate that an attending physician acted as an assistant because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable. In teaching hospitals it documents…	- When to use: Append modifier 82 in teaching-hospital settings to indicate a physician served as an assistant surgeon because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable (includes situations where…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
251B00000X	Case Management Agency	An organization that is responsible for providing case management services. The agency provides services which assist an individual in gaining access…
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
208D00000X	General Practice Physician	A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
2080P0206X	Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician	A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This speciali…
207UN0903X	In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine Physician	A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine.
207RN0300X	Nephrology Physician	An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not fu…
261QX0100X	Occupational Medicine Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
207SM0001X	Molecular Genetic Pathology (Medical Genetics) Physician	A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecu…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

27 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
F02.80	Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
F03.90	Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
G81.90	Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
G82.20	Paraplegia, unspecified
G83.4	Cauda equina syndrome
I69.391	Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
M16.9	Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
M17.9	Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
M19.90	Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
M47.12	Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

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HCPCS E0100: Cane, Adjustable or Fixed, With Tip

HCPCS-E0105-CANE-QUAD-THREE-PRONG-MOBILITY-AID

HCPCS Level II E0105: Cane, Quad or Three-Prong, Includes Tips

HCPCS-E0110-FOREARM-CRUTCHES-PAIR-DME-MOBILITY

HCPCS Level II E0110: Forearm Crutches, Pair, Complete with Tips and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0111-CRUTCH-FOREARM-DURABLE-MEDICAL-EQUIPMENT

HCPCS Level II E0111: Crutch, Forearm, With Tip and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0112-UNDERARM-WOOD-CRUTCHES-PAIR

HCPCS Level II E0112: Underarm Wooden Crutches, Pair

HCPCS-E0113-CRUTCH-UNDERARM-WOOD-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED-WITH-PAD-TIP-HANDGRIP

HCPCS Level II E0113: Crutch Underarm, Wood, Adjustable or Fixed

HCPCS-E0114-UNDERARM-CRUTCHES-PAIR-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED

HCPCS Level II E0114: Underarm (Axillary) Crutches, Adjustable or Fixed, Pair

HCPCS-E0116-UNDERARM-CRUTCH-NON-WOOD-ADJUSTABLE-FIXED

HCPCS E0116: Underarm Crutch, Non-Wood, Adjustable/Fixed with Pad

HCPCS-E0117-ARTICULATING-SPRING-ASSISTED-UNDERARM-CRUTCH

HCPCS Level II E0117: Crutch, Underarm, Articulating, Spring-Assisted

HCPCS-E0118-LOWER-LEG-PLATFORM-CRUTCH-SUBSTITUTE

HCPCS E0118: Crutch Substitute, Lower Leg Platform

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

References

HCPCS Level II E0266: Hospital Bed, Total Electric (No Mattress)

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code E0266 describe and where is it typically used?

What clinical documentation and workflow are required before furnishing an E0266 bed?

Which related CPT/CPT-adjacent codes are relevant when ordering or supporting an E0266 bed?

Which diagnoses are listed as clinically relevant to justify E0266?

Which payers are noted as covering E0266 and does the page include reimbursement details?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code E0266 describe and where is it typically used?

What clinical documentation and workflow are required before furnishing an E0266 bed?

Which related CPT/CPT-adjacent codes are relevant when ordering or supporting an E0266 bed?

Which diagnoses are listed as clinically relevant to justify E0266?

Which payers are noted as covering E0266 and does the page include reimbursement details?

References