HCPCS
E0100 — Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip
Cane adjust/fixed with tip
DME & supplies
E0260 — Hospital bed, semi-electric , with any type side rails, with mattress
A semi-electric hospital bed allows patients to adjust head and foot position using electric controls, while height adjustment is manual.
- Typical setting: Home delivery from DME supplier
- National avg charge (illustrative): $150–$350/month rental; or $1,500–$3,000 purchase
- Most-disputed reason: Billing fully-electric bed code (E0265) when a semi-electric bed was delivered
What it means
What E0260 actually means
A semi-electric hospital bed allows patients to adjust head and foot position using electric controls, while height adjustment is manual. It is prescribed for homebound patients with conditions requiring frequent repositioning, such as COPD, heart failure, or severe wounds.
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).
- Billing fully-electric bed code (E0265) when a semi-electric bed was delivered
- Continuing to bill monthly rental after Medicare's 13-month capped rental period has ended (bed becomes patient-owned)
- Missing required Certificate of Medical Necessity or physician order
If you see E0260 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 →
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Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on E0260 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 E0260 on a bill.
E0260 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What does E0260 usually cost?
$150–$350/month rental; or $1,500–$3,000 purchase. Costs vary by region, payer contract, and whether the service was performed in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a facility fee) versus a free-standing clinic.
What's the most common billing error on E0260?
Billing fully-electric bed code (E0265) when a semi-electric bed was delivered
What should I do if I see E0260 on my bill?
Request the itemized bill and the matching EOB from your insurer. Compare the units/quantity billed against what you actually received. Run a free BillBusted scan to flag the most likely errors specific to E0260 before paying.
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