HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E1636Sorbent cartridges, for hemodialysis, per 10
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E1636
E1636 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing sorbent cartridges, for hemodialysis, per 10.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1986, and its current record took effect 01/01/2015.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Sorbent cartridges per 10
- Date added
- 01/01/1986
- Action effective
- 01/01/2015
- BETOS
- P9B
Related E16xx codes
- E1600Delivery and/or installation charges for hemodialysis equipment
- E1610Reverse osmosis water purification system, for hemodialysis
- E1615Deionizer water purification system, for hemodialysis
- E1620Blood pump for hemodialysis, replacement
- E1625Water softening system, for hemodialysis
- E1629Tablo hemodialysis system for the billable dialysis service
- E1630Reciprocating peritoneal dialysis system
- E1632Wearable artificial kidney, each
- E1634Peritoneal dialysis clamps, each
- E1635Compact (portable) travel hemodialyzer system
- E1637Hemostats, each
- E1639Scale, each
Common questions about E1636
Is HCPCS E1636 still valid?
- Yes. E1636 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E1636?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.