HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E0490Power source and control electronics unit for oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, controlled by hardware remote
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E0490
E0490 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing power source and control electronics unit for oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, controlled by hardware remote.
It was added to HCPCS effective 10/01/2023.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Control unit nm hw remote
- Date added
- 10/01/2023
- Action effective
- 10/01/2023
- BETOS
- D1E
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Common questions about E0490
Is HCPCS E0490 still valid?
- Yes. E0490 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E0490?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.