HCPCS
E0100 — Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip
Cane adjust/fixed with tip
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
E0218 — Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type
HCPCS code E0218 is used on U.S. medical bills for durable medical equipment (dme): Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type.
- Typical setting: Home use
- National avg charge (illustrative): DMEPOS fee schedule — Medicare publishes per-state allowed amounts.
- Most-disputed reason: Wrong rental-vs-purchase election
What it means
What E0218 actually means
Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type.
The official CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor for this code is shown above. If the description on your bill does not match the service you actually received, that is a reason to ask for the itemized bill and dispute the line.
Common errors with this code
What goes wrong on real bills.
Most bills that look correct still contain at least one of these issues. Up to 49% of medical bills contain errors (CFPB).
- Quantity or units of service that exceed what the medical record supports.
- Duplicate billing on the same date of service.
- Missing or incorrect modifier (e.g., JW for drug waste, RT/LT for sides).
- Wrong rental-vs-purchase election without supporting documentation.
If you see E0218 on your bill
Three steps before paying.
1. Get the itemized bill. If your statement only shows a summary, request the CPT-level itemized bill before paying. Generate the request language →
2. Cross-check against the EOB. Compare what your insurer's Explanation of Benefits says you owe versus what the hospital is asking. They disagree more often than people think. Read the bill-vs-EOB guide →
3. Run a free Bill Scan. Upload the bill (and EOB if you have it) and BillBusted will flag the most likely issues with this specific code in your specific state. Run free scan →
Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on E0218 often also see these adjacent codes on the same bill.
HCPCS
E0105 — Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips
Cane adjust/fixed quad/3 pro
HCPCS
E0112 — Crutches underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
Crutch underarm pair wood
HCPCS
E0113 — Crutch underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, each, with pad, tip and handgrip
Crutch underarm each wood
Related BillBusted guides
Plain-English reads if you see E0218 on a bill.
E0218 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What is E0218 used for on a medical bill?
HCPCS code E0218 is used on medical bills for durable medical equipment (dme): Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type. Up to 49% of medical bills contain at least one error (CFPB, 2023), and codes in this category most often get flagged for wrong rental-vs-purchase election. If you see E0218 on your bill, request the itemized statement and compare the units, date of service, and description to your Explanation of Benefits before paying.
How much should E0218 cost?
How much E0218 should cost depends on your payer and region. Up to 49% of medical bills contain at least one error (CFPB, 2023), and pricing for this HCPCS code is set by Medicare fee schedules for Medicare claims and by negotiated allowed amounts for commercial plans. Check the Medicare fee-schedule lookup tool, your insurer's member portal, or run a free BillBusted scan to compare your charge against typical allowed amounts.
Can I dispute a E0218 charge on my medical bill?
Yes, you can dispute a E0218 charge on your medical bill if the units, modifier, date of service, or coverage doesn't match the medical record or your insurance benefits. About 73.7% of patients who actually dispute a medical bill receive a correction (JAMA Health Forum, 2024). Request the itemized bill, compare to your EOB, and use BillBusted's Resolution Pack to draft the dispute letter if needed.
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