HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E0196Gel pressure mattress
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E0196
E0196 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing gel pressure mattress.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1991.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Gel pressure mattress
- Date added
- 01/01/1991
- Action effective
- 01/01/1991
- BETOS
- D1E
Related E01xx codes
- E0100Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip
- E0105Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips
- E0110Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips
- E0111Crutch forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, each, with tip and handgrips
- E0112Crutches underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
- E0113Crutch underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, each, with pad, tip and handgrip
- E0114Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
- E0116Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each
- E0117Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each
- E0118Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or without wheels, each
- E0130Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height
- E0135Walker, folding (pickup), adjustable or fixed height
Common questions about E0196
Is HCPCS E0196 still valid?
- Yes. E0196 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E0196?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.