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HCPCS E0329: Pediatric Electric Hospital Bed with Full Side Enclosures

HCPCS Level II code E0329 denotes a pediatric hospital bed—electric or semi-electric—with full 360-degree side enclosures and rails extending up to 24 inches above the spring, including the mattress. This equipment category matters nationally because it addresses safety, mobility and positioning needs for medically complex children across inpatient, long-term care and home settings, and it factors into durable medical equipment coverage and procurement decisions for payers and providers.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of what E0329 represents clinically and operationally, typical sites of service where this bed is used, and the payer landscape relevant to durable medical equipment for pediatric patients. The publication summarizes common billing considerations, lists applicable modifiers, and outlines clinical contexts in which a specialty pediatric bed may be appropriate.

This summary equips billing managers, procurement officers, and clinical administrators with the core information they need to understand the purpose and deployment settings for E0329, and what to expect when coordinating coverage and delivery for pediatric hospital beds.

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Billing Code Overview

HCPCS Level II code E0329 describes a hospital bed, pediatric, electric or semi-electric, featuring 360 degree side enclosures, with the top of headboard, footboard and side rails up to 24 inches above the spring, and includes mattress.

Service type: Durable medical equipment (hospital bed for pediatric use), electrically powered or semi-electric.

Typical site of service: Pediatric inpatient units, specialty pediatric hospitals, long-term pediatric care facilities, and home settings when pediatric patients require a hospital-style bed for medical care or safety.

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HCPCS E0329: Pediatric Electric Hospital Bed with Full Side Enclosures

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Billing Code Overview

Service type: Durable medical equipment (hospital bed for pediatric use), electrically powered or semi-electric.

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A pediatric patient with a neurologic or developmental disorder (for example, cerebral palsy with severe spasticity, progressive neuromuscular disease, or complex congenital anomalies) requires a specialized hospital bed to provide safe positioning, pressure redistribution, and caregiver access. The clinical workflow begins with a pediatrician, pediatric neurologist, or pediatric physiatrist documenting medical necessity for an electric or semi-electric pediatric hospital bed with 360-degree side enclosures and mattress due to height- and access-limited airway management, frequent transfers, or repositioning needs. The durable medical equipment (DME) supplier receives the prescription and supporting documentation, obtains prior authorization from the payer if required, coordinates delivery and setup in the home or facility, and provides caregiver training on bed controls, side enclosure operation, and safety features. Ongoing documentation includes continued medical necessity reviews, equipment maintenance records, and any changes in functional status that would affect the bed type or accessories.

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`22`	Increased procedural services	Use when additional time or complexity in delivery or setup significantly increases work beyond usual for DME assembly or patient training documentation when accepted by payer policies.
`52`	Reduced services	Use if the bed is provided with fewer features than billed (rare) or partial furnishing due to payer-approved limitations.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use if delivery or setup is started but discontinued for clinical reasons prior to completion.
`54`	Surgical care only	Not typically used for DME; included when a provider delivers only a portion of a bundled service that includes equipment-related surgical components.
`55`	Postoperative management only	Not typically applicable to this DME code; include only if payer-specific guidance applies.
`62`	Two surgeons	Not typically applicable; listed for completeness when multiple clinicians share procedural responsibility per payer rules.
`80`	Assistant surgeon	Rare for equipment delivery; use only if an assistant is billed per payer policy during a procedure-related hospital bed placement.
`82`	Assistant surgeon (when qualified resident not available)	As above, only if payer allows assistant billing for placement-related procedures.
`AS`	Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist service	Use when an advanced practice clinician performs billable evaluation or training related to the DME per payer policy.
`RR`	Recovery room	Use when billing a facility service that includes monitored post-procedural recovery time linked to bed placement if applicable by payer rules.
`UE`	Equipment use, no modifiers	Use when standard equipment provision applies without additional modifier circumstances.
`QX`	Services by an auxiliary personnel with qualified supervision	Use when a certified respiratory therapist or technician provides equipment setup or patient training under supervision and payer allows.
`QY`	Services by rehabilitation agency certified in home health	Use when a Medicare-certified home health agency supplies or sets up the equipment under its certification per payer rules.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`208000000X`	Pediatric Medicine	Primary clinicians ordering specialized pediatric DME and overseeing clinical necessity.
`261QA1900X`	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	Assesses functional needs, positioning and durable medical equipment prescriptions.
`213E00000X`	Pediatric Neurology	Manages underlying neurologic conditions necessitating specialized beds.
`103T00000X`	Respiratory Therapy	Provides assessment for respiratory safety, airway positioning, and equipment integration.
`367500000X`	Home Health Care Provider	Coordinates in-home setup, training, and ongoing maintenance of pediatric hospital beds.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`G80.0`	Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy	Severe motor impairment often requires specialized pediatric hospital beds for positioning, pressure management, and safe transfers.
`G80.1`	Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy	May require customized bedding and side enclosures for safety and positioning in the home.
`G12.2`	Infantile spinal muscular atrophy, type I	Progressive neuromuscular weakness necessitates specialized beds to manage respiratory care and frequent repositioning.
`Q79.3`	Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita	Joint contractures and limited mobility often require electric positioning and secure enclosures for safe care.
`R62.50`	Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood	Functional delay that may contribute to equipment needs for safe mobility and positioning.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97110`	Therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility	Often performed by physical therapy prior to or after bed delivery to document functional status and training needs for positioning.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	Used when occupational therapy performs functional training for transfers, bed mobility, and caregiver education related to use of the pediatric bed.
`99456`	Work-related or medical disability examination (e.g., independent medical examination)	May be used by physicians performing comprehensive functional evaluations that support medical necessity for specialized DME in certain payer workflows.
`99499`	Unlisted evaluation and management service	Used when no specific E/M or DME-related code fits the evaluation performed to justify complex DME provision; check payer policies.
`94640`	Inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction (e.g., nebulizer)	Related when respiratory instability or frequent airway management influences selection of a pediatric hospital bed with 360-degree enclosures.

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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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
`22`	Increased procedural services	Use when additional time or complexity in delivery or setup significantly increases work beyond usual for DME assembly or patient training documentation when accepted by payer policies.
`52`	Reduced services	Use if the bed is provided with fewer features than billed (rare) or partial furnishing due to payer-approved limitations.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use if delivery or setup is started but discontinued for clinical reasons prior to completion.
`54`	Surgical care only	Not typically used for DME; included when a provider delivers only a portion of a bundled service that includes equipment-related surgical components.
`55`	Postoperative management only	Not typically applicable to this DME code; include only if payer-specific guidance applies.
`62`	Two surgeons	Not typically applicable; listed for completeness when multiple clinicians share procedural responsibility per payer rules.
`80`	Assistant surgeon	Rare for equipment delivery; use only if an assistant is billed per payer policy during a procedure-related hospital bed placement.
`82`	Assistant surgeon (when qualified resident not available)	As above, only if payer allows assistant billing for placement-related procedures.
`AS`	Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist service	Use when an advanced practice clinician performs billable evaluation or training related to the DME per payer policy.
`RR`	Recovery room	Use when billing a facility service that includes monitored post-procedural recovery time linked to bed placement if applicable by payer rules.
`UE`	Equipment use, no modifiers	Use when standard equipment provision applies without additional modifier circumstances.
`QX`	Services by an auxiliary personnel with qualified supervision	Use when a certified respiratory therapist or technician provides equipment setup or patient training under supervision and payer allows.
`QY`	Services by rehabilitation agency certified in home health	Use when a Medicare-certified home health agency supplies or sets up the equipment under its certification per payer rules.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`208000000X`	Pediatric Medicine	Primary clinicians ordering specialized pediatric DME and overseeing clinical necessity.
`261QA1900X`	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	Assesses functional needs, positioning and durable medical equipment prescriptions.
`213E00000X`	Pediatric Neurology	Manages underlying neurologic conditions necessitating specialized beds.
`103T00000X`	Respiratory Therapy	Provides assessment for respiratory safety, airway positioning, and equipment integration.
`367500000X`	Home Health Care Provider	Coordinates in-home setup, training, and ongoing maintenance of pediatric hospital beds.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`G80.0`	Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy	Severe motor impairment often requires specialized pediatric hospital beds for positioning, pressure management, and safe transfers.
`G80.1`	Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy	May require customized bedding and side enclosures for safety and positioning in the home.
`G12.2`	Infantile spinal muscular atrophy, type I	Progressive neuromuscular weakness necessitates specialized beds to manage respiratory care and frequent repositioning.
`Q79.3`	Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita	Joint contractures and limited mobility often require electric positioning and secure enclosures for safe care.
`R62.50`	Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood	Functional delay that may contribute to equipment needs for safe mobility and positioning.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97110`	Therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility	Often performed by physical therapy prior to or after bed delivery to document functional status and training needs for positioning.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	Used when occupational therapy performs functional training for transfers, bed mobility, and caregiver education related to use of the pediatric bed.
`99456`	Work-related or medical disability examination (e.g., independent medical examination)	May be used by physicians performing comprehensive functional evaluations that support medical necessity for specialized DME in certain payer workflows.
`99499`	Unlisted evaluation and management service	Used when no specific E/M or DME-related code fits the evaluation performed to justify complex DME provision; check payer policies.
`94640`	Inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction (e.g., nebulizer)	Related when respiratory instability or frequent airway management influences selection of a pediatric hospital bed with 360-degree enclosures.

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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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

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Codes

References