E0187 – Water pressure mattress
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0187
- Long description
- Water pressure mattress
- Short description
- Water pressure mattress
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 1986
- Last change
- January 1, 1996 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0187?
E0187 is a HCPCS Level II code for water pressure mattress.
Does Medicare cover E0187?
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.
Nearby E codes
- E0172 – Seat lift mechanism placed over or on top of toilet, any type
- E0175 – Foot rest, for use with commode chair, each
- E0181 – Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
- E0182 – Pump for alternating pressure pad, for replacement only
- E0183 – Powered pressure reducing underlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
- E0184 – Dry pressure mattress
- E0185 – Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
- E0186 – Air pressure mattress
- E0188 – Synthetic sheepskin pad
- E0189 – Lambswool sheepskin pad, any size
- E0190 – Positioning cushion/pillow/wedge, any shape or size, includes all components and accessories
- E0191 – Heel or elbow protector, each
- E0193 – Powered air flotation bed (low air loss therapy)
- E0194 – Air fluidized bed
- E0196 – Gel pressure mattress
- E0197 – Air pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.