E0840 – Traction frame, attached to headboard, cervical traction

HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Active code Special coverage instructions apply

HCPCS codeE0840
Long description
Traction frame, attached to headboard, cervical traction
Short description
Tract frame attach headboard
Pricing indicator
32 DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased
Medicare coverage
D Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS category
D1E Other DME
Added
January 1, 1984
Last change
January 1, 1994 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code E0840?

E0840 is a HCPCS Level II code for traction frame, attached to headboard, cervical traction.

Does Medicare cover E0840?

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

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.