HCPCS Level II E0293: Hospital Bed, Variable Height (Hi-Lo) Without Side Rails

HCPCS Level II code E0293 describes a hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, without side rails, without mattress, a durable medical equipment item used to provide adjustable bed height for hospitalized or facility-based patients; service type is durable medical equipment (hospital bed) and the typical site of service is hospital or skilled nursing facility/institutional inpatient settings.

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HCPCS Level II E0293: Hospital Bed, Variable Height (Hi-Lo) Without Side Rails

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A patient with limited mobility is discharged from an acute care hospital and requires a home hospital bed to support safe transfers, pressure redistribution, and variable-height positioning. Typical candidates include patients recovering from major surgery, those with advanced neurologic disorders, severe weakness after prolonged hospitalization, or palliative patients needing easier caregiver access. The durable medical equipment (DME) supplier receives an order from the discharging physician specifying a E0293 hospital bed, variable height (hi-lo), without side rails and without mattress.

The clinical workflow begins with the physician documenting medical necessity in the chart (diagnosis, functional limitations, expected duration of need, and home environment). The DME supplier verifies payer eligibility and coverage criteria, collects any required face-to-face documentation, schedules home delivery and setup, and documents delivery, patient/caregiver education, and a signed proof of delivery. If applicable, prior authorization is obtained from payors such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, BUCA, or Medicare. For Medicare beneficiaries, supplier documentation must meet Medicare coverage guidelines for hospital beds including clinician’s statement of medical necessity and supporting clinical notes.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`99501`	Home visit for evaluation and management of a patient, by DME supplier (example code for home assessments vary by payer)	Performed prior to or at delivery to assess home environment, safe setup, and training needs; documents medical necessity for `E0293`.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider, each 15 minutes	May be provided by physical or occupational therapy during home setup to train patient/caregiver in bed transfers and function.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services	Used when additional non-standard supplies for bed setup are furnished and billable to certain payors.
`99499`	Unlisted evaluation and management service	Used by some clinicians or suppliers to report non-standard home setup or education services not described by other CPT codes.
`97035`	Ultrasound therapy (if used in concurrent therapy)	Not directly related to bed delivery but commonly billed by therapists in the same home care episode; included as adjunctive care.

Related Modifiers

6 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
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…
261Q00000X	Clinic/Center	A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. "Clinic/Center" is irregularly defined, sometimes being limite…
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…
103T00000X	Psychologist	A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, a…
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.
173F00000X	Sleep Specialist (PhD)	Sleep medicine is a clinical specialty with a focus on clinical problems that require accurate diagnosis and treatment. The knowledge base of sleep me…
207UN0903X	In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine Physician	A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine.
332BX2000X	Oxygen Equipment & Supplies (DME)	Suppliers · Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

29 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
E11.65	Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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
I50.32	Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
I50.9	Heart failure, unspecified
I69.391	Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
I69.398	Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
M17.0	Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

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Related Payer Policy Updates

Specialty: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)1 / 3

10 rows

Policy	Payer	Effective Date
Prior Authorization for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)	Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island	2026-10-01
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices	Cigna	2026-08-15
Push-Rim Activated Power-Assist Device (E0986) — Manual Wheelchair Accessory	moda_health_plan_inc	2026-08-13
Beds and Mattresses (for Ohio Only)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Beds and Mattresses (for Kentucky Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Pneumatic Compression Devices (for Nebraska Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Indications for Coverage — Hospital beds, support surfaces, and safety enclosure beds (DME)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Pediatric Gait Trainers and Standing Systems (for Tennessee Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Enteral Nutrition (Oral and Tube Feeding) (for Pennsylvania Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Beds and Mattresses (for Kansas Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01

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
`99501`	Home visit for evaluation and management of a patient, by DME supplier (example code for home assessments vary by payer)	Performed prior to or at delivery to assess home environment, safe setup, and training needs; documents medical necessity for `E0293`.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider, each 15 minutes	May be provided by physical or occupational therapy during home setup to train patient/caregiver in bed transfers and function.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services	Used when additional non-standard supplies for bed setup are furnished and billable to certain payors.
`99499`	Unlisted evaluation and management service	Used by some clinicians or suppliers to report non-standard home setup or education services not described by other CPT codes.
`97035`	Ultrasound therapy (if used in concurrent therapy)	Not directly related to bed delivery but commonly billed by therapists in the same home care episode; included as adjunctive care.

Related Modifiers

6 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
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…
261Q00000X	Clinic/Center	A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. "Clinic/Center" is irregularly defined, sometimes being limite…
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…
103T00000X	Psychologist	A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, a…
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.
173F00000X	Sleep Specialist (PhD)	Sleep medicine is a clinical specialty with a focus on clinical problems that require accurate diagnosis and treatment. The knowledge base of sleep me…
207UN0903X	In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine Physician	A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine.
332BX2000X	Oxygen Equipment & Supplies (DME)	Suppliers · Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

29 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
E11.65	Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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
I50.32	Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
I50.9	Heart failure, unspecified
I69.391	Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
I69.398	Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
M17.0	Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Showing 1–10 of 29

Related Payer Policy Updates

Specialty: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)1 / 3

10 rows

Policy	Payer	Effective Date
Prior Authorization for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)	Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island	2026-10-01
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices	Cigna	2026-08-15
Push-Rim Activated Power-Assist Device (E0986) — Manual Wheelchair Accessory	moda_health_plan_inc	2026-08-13
Beds and Mattresses (for Ohio Only)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Beds and Mattresses (for Kentucky Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Pneumatic Compression Devices (for Nebraska Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Indications for Coverage — Hospital beds, support surfaces, and safety enclosure beds (DME)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Pediatric Gait Trainers and Standing Systems (for Tennessee Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Enteral Nutrition (Oral and Tube Feeding) (for Pennsylvania Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Beds and Mattresses (for Kansas Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01

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 Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

References

HCPCS Level II E0293: Hospital Bed, Variable Height (Hi-Lo) Without Side Rails

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code E0293 represent and where is it typically used?

What clinical documentation is required to support medical necessity for E0293?

Which billing modifiers are commonly used or relevant with E0293 claims?

Do payers require prior authorization for E0293 and what is the supplier workflow?

What related CPT services might be billed alongside an E0293 bed delivery?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code E0293 represent and where is it typically used?

What clinical documentation is required to support medical necessity for E0293?

Which billing modifiers are commonly used or relevant with E0293 claims?

Do payers require prior authorization for E0293 and what is the supplier workflow?

What related CPT services might be billed alongside an E0293 bed delivery?

References