HCPCS E2402: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Electrical Pump
HCPCS Level II code E2402 denotes a negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, stationary or portable, used in the delivery of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to support wound healing. This code identifies the durable medical equipment device rather than the dressing or clinician services, and it is central to billing for NPWT when a pump is provided.
Key national payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The summary addresses payer coverage policies and reimbursement benchmarks relevant to these major payers.
Readers will find a concise overview of the clinical context for NPWT, typical sites of service where a pump would be supplied (home health, outpatient clinics, inpatient settings), and the distinctions between device billing and procedural or supply charges. The publication outlines common billing and coding considerations tied to E2402, highlights where benchmark and policy variability typically occurs across the listed payers, and flags areas where additional documentation or justification is commonly required. Data not provided in the input are noted as unavailable where applicable. The content is intended for billing professionals, compliance teams, and clinicians involved in ordering or furnishing NPWT devices.
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Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code E2402 represents a negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, stationary or portable. This device supplies controlled negative pressure to a wound dressing to promote healing.
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Service type: Durable medical equipment (DME) device-based therapy
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Typical site of service: Home health, outpatient clinics, and inpatient settings where durable medical equipment is supplied or used