E0185 – Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0185
- Long description
- Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
- Short description
- Gel pressure mattress pad
- Pricing indicator
32DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 1986
- Last change
- January 1, 1998 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0185?
E0185 is a HCPCS Level II code for gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width.
Does Medicare cover E0185?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.