HCPCS Level II code E0296 denotes a total electric hospital bed with head, foot, and height adjustments supplied with a mattress, and without side rails. This equipment supports mobility management, pressure redistribution, and caregiver ergonomics for patients who require powered repositioning and height changes. Nationally, E0296 is relevant across inpatient and home health care settings where durable medical equipment (DME) supports medically necessary bed needs and safe patient handling.

Key payers addressed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of coverage considerations, common billing modifiers and coding context (where provided), and the clinical role of a total electric hospital bed in care plans. The publication outlines expected sites of service and service line placement for billing, and identifies where input data is not available.

The report provides practical benchmarks and policy context to inform procurement, billing, and utilization decisions. It also highlights areas where payer policy alignment and documentation standards commonly affect claim adjudication. Data not available in the input is noted explicitly where applicable.