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HCPCS E0300: Pediatric Hospital-Grade Fully Enclosed Crib

HCPCS Level II code E0300 represents a hospital-grade, fully enclosed pediatric crib (with or without a top enclosure) used to provide a secure sleeping environment for pediatric patients in facility settings. This equipment code is nationally relevant because it applies to inpatient and other facility-based pediatric care where specialized, safety-compliant cribs are required to meet clinical and regulatory standards. Proper coding of E0300 affects DME procurement, billing accuracy, and institutional compliance with safety requirements.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context, typical sites of service, and the types of service lines where E0300 is billed. The publication summarizes benchmarks and coverage patterns, highlights relevant policy considerations for payers and institutions, and outlines common billing practices and documentation expectations. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable. This resource is intended to support billing staff, compliance officers, and facility administrators seeking a clear understanding of how HCPCS Level II code E0300 is used and why accurate coding matters for pediatric inpatient equipment provisioning and reimbursement.

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HCPCS Level II code E0300 designates a pediatric crib, hospital grade, fully enclosed, with or without top enclosure. This item is durable medical equipment intended to provide a secure, enclosed sleeping environment for pediatric patients who require inpatient or facility-based care.

Service type: Durable medical equipment (DME) for pediatric inpatient or facility use
Typical site of service: Hospital inpatient units, pediatric specialty units, long-term acute care facilities, and other facility-based settings where hospital-grade pediatric cribs are required

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Service type: Durable medical equipment (DME) for pediatric inpatient or facility use
Typical site of service: Hospital inpatient units, pediatric specialty units, long-term acute care facilities, and other facility-based settings where hospital-grade pediatric cribs are required

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A pediatric patient admitted to an inpatient pediatric ward or neonatal intensive care unit requires a hospital-grade fully enclosed crib to ensure safety, containment, and infection-control measures. Typical scenarios include infants or toddlers with mobility limitations, seizures, severe behavioral dysregulation, or need for enhanced fall prevention following surgery or medical procedures. The clinical workflow begins with an order from the attending pediatrician, pediatric hospitalist, neonatologist, or pediatric surgeon documenting the medical necessity for a E0300 pediatric crib (fully enclosed). The order is routed to the hospital equipment or biomedical supply team, which verifies crib availability, inspects the unit for safety and cleanliness, and delivers the crib to the patient room. Nursing documents placement and patient response; respiratory therapy or physical/occupational therapy may be consulted for environmental safety recommendations. Durable medical equipment (DME) billing staff attach modifier(s) as appropriate and submit claims to payors such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, BUCA, and Medicare according to facility billing policies. Regular checks for cleanliness and structural integrity are performed while the crib is in use; upon discharge or when no longer needed the equipment is removed and returned to inventory or decontaminated per hospital protocol.

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`00`	No modifier / default	Use when no specific modifier applies to the DME claim for `E0300`.
`52`	Reduced services	Use if the crib is supplied with fewer accessories or reduced features versus standard hospital-grade model when documented.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when the crib order was cancelled after initiation of delivery/installation but before completion.
`55`	Postoperative care	Use when the crib is billed in the context of post-surgical inpatient care and payor requires this indicator for bundling rules.
`62`	Two surgeons (not typically used for DME)	Rarely applicable; use only if payor requires reporting of dual-provider involvement in related procedures.
`78`	Unplanned return to OR (not typically used for DME)	Uncommonly used; include if related surgical event triggered urgent equipment replacement and payor requests linkage.
`80`	Assistant surgeon	Use only if a documented auxiliary clinical provider’s role affects billing for associated services related to the patient’s care environment.
`82`	Assistant surgeon (when qualified resident unavailable)	As above, only if required by payor for related procedure billing.
`AS`	Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist services	Use when a mid-level provider documents and orders the DME and payor requires this modifier for professional service linkage.
`TC`	Technical component	Use when billing distinguishes technical component (equipment) separately from professional services; applies to institutions separating charges.
`UE`	Used durable medical equipment (rental/purchase modifiers)	Use when the unit supplied is classified as used equipment per supplier documentation and local coverage rules.
`RR`	Recovery room	Use if billing requires place-of-service indicators for perioperative recovery where the crib is used temporarily.
`QK`	Medical direction of two or more technicians/assistants by a physician	Use only if applicable to ancillary services tied to equipment setup requiring such supervision.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`208000000X`	Pediatrics	Ordering providers commonly include pediatricians and pediatric hospitalists.
`2081P0003X`	Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine	Neonatologists order crib equipment for NICU patients.
`207RI0200X`	Pediatric Surgery	Pediatric surgeons may request cribs postoperatively for inpatient pediatric surgical patients.
`363L00000X`	Durable Medical Equipment Supplier	Suppliers and DME vendors handle delivery, setup, and billing for `E0300`.
`207Q00000X`	Hospitalist	Hospitalists frequently document medical necessity for inpatient equipment needs.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`P07.32`	Preterm newborn, gestational age 28 completed weeks	Preterm infants in NICU may require hospital-grade enclosed cribs for thermoregulation and safety.
`G40.909`	Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus	Infants/toddlers with seizure disorders may need enclosed cribs to prevent injury during seizures.
`F68.10`	Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type (example of behavioral risk)	Children with severe behavioral dysregulation may require a fully enclosed crib for safety under close supervision.
`R62.50`	Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development milestone	Developmentally delayed patients with mobility or behavior concerns may need containment for safety.
`S09.90XA`	Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter	Post-injury inpatient observation may necessitate an enclosed crib to prevent falls and further injury.
`Z74.01`	Bed confinement status	Patients who are bed-confined or require containment for care may be provided a hospital-grade pediatric crib.
`Z99.89`	Dependence on other enabling machines and devices	Patients dependent on monitoring or support devices may require specialized hospital-grade enclosure equipment.
`Y92.241`	Hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause	Used in documentation to indicate occurrence in the hospital setting when relevant to equipment provision.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`99221`	Initial hospital care, typically 30 minutes at bedside	Evaluation and admission services by a physician that may document need for `E0300` crib during inpatient stay.
`99231`	Subsequent hospital care, typically 15 minutes	Daily follow-up visits where ongoing need for the pediatric crib can be reassessed and documented.
`99238`	Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	Discharge documentation where removal and disposition of the crib are noted for billing reconciliation.
`99501`	Home visit for the evaluation and management of a patient to recommend durable medical equipment (home setting)	When transition planning includes arranging `E0300` crib for home use or teaching caregivers prior to discharge.
`99455`	Work related or medical disability examination (detailed)	When functional or safety assessments influence the decision to supply a fully enclosed pediatric crib in the clinical workflow.

HCPCS E0100: Cane, Adjustable or Fixed, With Tip

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

HCPCS E0105: Cane, Quad or Three Prong, Adjustable or Fixed

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

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

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

HCPCS E0111: Crutch Forearm, Includes Tip and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0112-UNDERARM-WOOD-CRUTCHES-PAIR

HCPCS E0112: Underarm Wooden Crutches, Pair, with Pads and Handgrips

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

HCPCS Level II E0113: Crutch Underarm, Wood, with Pad, Tip and Handgrip

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

HCPCS E0114: Underarm Crutches, Non-Wood, Pair, Adjustable or Fixed

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

HCPCS E0116: Underarm Crutch, Non‑Wood, Adjustable or Fixed

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

HCPCS E0117: Articulating, Spring-Assisted Underarm Crutch

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

HCPCS E0118: Lower Leg Platform Crutch Substitute

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`00`	No modifier / default	Use when no specific modifier applies to the DME claim for `E0300`.
`52`	Reduced services	Use if the crib is supplied with fewer accessories or reduced features versus standard hospital-grade model when documented.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when the crib order was cancelled after initiation of delivery/installation but before completion.
`55`	Postoperative care	Use when the crib is billed in the context of post-surgical inpatient care and payor requires this indicator for bundling rules.
`62`	Two surgeons (not typically used for DME)	Rarely applicable; use only if payor requires reporting of dual-provider involvement in related procedures.
`78`	Unplanned return to OR (not typically used for DME)	Uncommonly used; include if related surgical event triggered urgent equipment replacement and payor requests linkage.
`80`	Assistant surgeon	Use only if a documented auxiliary clinical provider’s role affects billing for associated services related to the patient’s care environment.
`82`	Assistant surgeon (when qualified resident unavailable)	As above, only if required by payor for related procedure billing.
`AS`	Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist services	Use when a mid-level provider documents and orders the DME and payor requires this modifier for professional service linkage.
`TC`	Technical component	Use when billing distinguishes technical component (equipment) separately from professional services; applies to institutions separating charges.
`UE`	Used durable medical equipment (rental/purchase modifiers)	Use when the unit supplied is classified as used equipment per supplier documentation and local coverage rules.
`RR`	Recovery room	Use if billing requires place-of-service indicators for perioperative recovery where the crib is used temporarily.
`QK`	Medical direction of two or more technicians/assistants by a physician	Use only if applicable to ancillary services tied to equipment setup requiring such supervision.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`208000000X`	Pediatrics	Ordering providers commonly include pediatricians and pediatric hospitalists.
`2081P0003X`	Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine	Neonatologists order crib equipment for NICU patients.
`207RI0200X`	Pediatric Surgery	Pediatric surgeons may request cribs postoperatively for inpatient pediatric surgical patients.
`363L00000X`	Durable Medical Equipment Supplier	Suppliers and DME vendors handle delivery, setup, and billing for `E0300`.
`207Q00000X`	Hospitalist	Hospitalists frequently document medical necessity for inpatient equipment needs.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`P07.32`	Preterm newborn, gestational age 28 completed weeks	Preterm infants in NICU may require hospital-grade enclosed cribs for thermoregulation and safety.
`G40.909`	Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus	Infants/toddlers with seizure disorders may need enclosed cribs to prevent injury during seizures.
`F68.10`	Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type (example of behavioral risk)	Children with severe behavioral dysregulation may require a fully enclosed crib for safety under close supervision.
`R62.50`	Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development milestone	Developmentally delayed patients with mobility or behavior concerns may need containment for safety.
`S09.90XA`	Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter	Post-injury inpatient observation may necessitate an enclosed crib to prevent falls and further injury.
`Z74.01`	Bed confinement status	Patients who are bed-confined or require containment for care may be provided a hospital-grade pediatric crib.
`Z99.89`	Dependence on other enabling machines and devices	Patients dependent on monitoring or support devices may require specialized hospital-grade enclosure equipment.
`Y92.241`	Hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause	Used in documentation to indicate occurrence in the hospital setting when relevant to equipment provision.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`99221`	Initial hospital care, typically 30 minutes at bedside	Evaluation and admission services by a physician that may document need for `E0300` crib during inpatient stay.
`99231`	Subsequent hospital care, typically 15 minutes	Daily follow-up visits where ongoing need for the pediatric crib can be reassessed and documented.
`99238`	Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	Discharge documentation where removal and disposition of the crib are noted for billing reconciliation.
`99501`	Home visit for the evaluation and management of a patient to recommend durable medical equipment (home setting)	When transition planning includes arranging `E0300` crib for home use or teaching caregivers prior to discharge.
`99455`	Work related or medical disability examination (detailed)	When functional or safety assessments influence the decision to supply a fully enclosed pediatric crib in the clinical workflow.

HCPCS E0100: Cane, Adjustable or Fixed, With Tip

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

HCPCS E0105: Cane, Quad or Three Prong, Adjustable or Fixed

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

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

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

HCPCS E0111: Crutch Forearm, Includes Tip and Handgrips

HCPCS-E0112-UNDERARM-WOOD-CRUTCHES-PAIR

HCPCS E0112: Underarm Wooden Crutches, Pair, with Pads and Handgrips

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

HCPCS Level II E0113: Crutch Underarm, Wood, with Pad, Tip and Handgrip

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

HCPCS E0114: Underarm Crutches, Non-Wood, Pair, Adjustable or Fixed

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

HCPCS E0116: Underarm Crutch, Non‑Wood, Adjustable or Fixed

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

HCPCS E0117: Articulating, Spring-Assisted Underarm Crutch

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

HCPCS E0118: Lower Leg Platform Crutch Substitute

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.

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What equipment does HCPCS code E0300 cover?

Who typically orders and coordinates delivery and setup of the E0300 crib?

Which modifiers are commonly used with E0300 and when are they applied?

Are there related CPT codes that should be considered when documenting medical necessity for E0300?

What diagnoses are commonly associated with medical necessity for the pediatric crib (E0300)?

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Codes

What equipment does HCPCS code E0300 cover?

Who typically orders and coordinates delivery and setup of the E0300 crib?

Which modifiers are commonly used with E0300 and when are they applied?

Are there related CPT codes that should be considered when documenting medical necessity for E0300?

What diagnoses are commonly associated with medical necessity for the pediatric crib (E0300)?

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