E0196 – Gel pressure mattress
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0196
- Long description
- Gel pressure mattress
- Short description
- Gel pressure mattress
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 1991
- Last change
- January 1, 1991 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0196?
E0196 is a HCPCS Level II code for gel pressure mattress.
Does Medicare cover E0196?
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
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- E0187 – Water pressure mattress
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- E0197 – Air pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
- E0198 – Water pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
- E0199 – Dry pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.