HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E0221Infrared heating pad system
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E0221
E0221 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing infrared heating pad system.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2002, and its current record took effect 01/01/2007.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Infrared heating pad system
- Date added
- 01/01/2002
- Action effective
- 01/01/2007
- BETOS
- D1E
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- E0203Therapeutic lightbox, minimum 10,000 lux, table top model
- E0205Heat lamp, with stand, includes bulb, or infrared element
- E0210Electric heat pad, standard
- E0215Electric heat pad, moist
- E0217Water circulating heat pad with pump
- E0218Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type
- E0225Hydrocollator unit, includes pads
- E0231Non-contact wound warming device (temperature control unit, ac adapter and power cord) for use with warming card and wound cover
- E0232Warming card for use with the non contact wound warming device and non contact wound warming wound cover
Common questions about E0221
Is HCPCS E0221 still valid?
- Yes. E0221 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E0221?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.