HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E0256Hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, with any type side rails, without mattress
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E0256
E0256 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, with any type side rails, without 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
- Hospital bed var ht w/o matt
- Date added
- 01/01/1991
- Action effective
- 01/01/1991
- BETOS
- D1B
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Common questions about E0256
Is HCPCS E0256 still valid?
- Yes. E0256 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E0256?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.