E0221 – Infrared heating pad system
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0221
- Long description
- Infrared heating pad system
- Short description
- Infrared heating pad system
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 2002
- Last change
- January 1, 2007 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0221?
E0221 is a HCPCS Level II code for infrared heating pad system.
Does Medicare cover E0221?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. 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.