CPAP Accessories
E0562 HCPCS Code Description and Medicare Billing
E0562 is a HCPCS Level II code for heated humidifier. It describes a heated humidifier used with covered PAP or respiratory assist equipment. It is not a CPT code, and the humidifier's coverage depends on the related covered base device, order, and claim documentation. Review Medicare coverage, documentation, modifiers, frequency, fee references, policy links, and denial risks.
Coverage status
conditional
Documentation required
Yes
F2F/WOPD required list
unknown
Prescription/order
yes
Prior authorization list
unknown
Rental or purchase
rental or purchase
Fee schedule
Available
Same/similar risk
Review required
Code Summary
Heated humidifier
A heated humidifier is conditionally covered when ordered for use with a covered E0470 or E0601 PAP device.
Before billing, verify medical necessity, order requirements, proof of delivery, supplier eligibility, correct modifiers, frequency limits, and any applicable LCD or policy article.
Official Sources
officialPositive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (L33718)
CMS Medicare Coverage Database / Effective 2024-01-01 / Reviewed 2026-08-09
Initial and continued coverage, replacement, accessory frequency, refill, order, and proof-of-delivery requirements.
Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices Policy Article (A52467)
CMS Medicare Coverage Database / Reviewed 2026-08-09
Coding, modifier, documentation, and policy-specific PAP billing instructions.
Standard Documentation Requirements for All Claims Submitted to DME MACs (A55426)
CMS Medicare Coverage Database / Reviewed 2026-08-09
General order, medical record, continued need/use, refill, and proof-of-delivery requirements.
July 2026 DMEPOS Fee Schedule (DME26-C)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services / Effective 2026-07-01 / Reviewed 2026-08-09
Official state and rural/non-rural fee schedule amounts and payment category codes.
Is E0562 a CPT code?
No. E0562 is a HCPCS Level II code, although people often search for "E0562 CPT code." CPT is HCPCS Level I and is maintained separately by the American Medical Association. Always verify the code set and payer instructions effective for the date of service.
Reimbursement Status
Coverage is marked conditional. Publication status is verified. This describes the source record, not a claim-specific coverage decision.
Documentation Requirements
Standard written order
A completed SWO must be communicated to the supplier before the claim is submitted.
Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (L33718)Proof of delivery
Maintain proof of delivery that supports the item, quantity, delivery method, and date furnished.
Standard Documentation Requirements for All Claims Submitted to DME MACs (A55426)Standard Written Order / Prescription
A standard written order is required before claim submission.
Clinical Evaluation / Conditions of Payment
Verify the related PAP device coverage and any applicable continued-use documentation.
Rental, Purchase, Replacement, or Supply Logic
Payment category: rental or purchase. Confirm the base PAP device remains covered and the refill is not duplicative.
E0562 Frequency and Replacement Limits
Frequency and replacement limits are pending research.
The PAP LCD describes usual maximum quantities, not automatic shipment schedules. Document an affirmative refill request, remaining supply, continued need, and delivery timing.
Modifiers
NU New equipment
Verify the current licensed code set, CMS guidance, payer policy, and claim documentation before use.
RR Rental
Verify the current licensed code set, CMS guidance, payer policy, and claim documentation before use.
UE Used durable medical equipment
Verify the current licensed code set, CMS guidance, payer policy, and claim documentation before use.
KX Requirements specified in medical policy have been met
Verify the current licensed code set, CMS guidance, payer policy, and claim documentation before use.
GA Waiver of liability statement issued
Verify the current licensed code set, CMS guidance, payer policy, and claim documentation before use.
GY Item or service statutorily excluded
Verify the current licensed code set, CMS guidance, payer policy, and claim documentation before use.
GZ Item or service expected to be denied
Verify the current licensed code set, CMS guidance, payer policy, and claim documentation before use.
RA Replacement of DME item
Verify the current licensed code set, CMS guidance, payer policy, and claim documentation before use.
Fee Schedule
DME26-C / Effective 2026-07-01
- Non-rural range across fee rows and states
- $16.82 - $316.53
- Rural range where listed
- $28.02 - $280.29
Fee schedule amounts are payment references and do not prove coverage or guarantee payment.
Common Denials
CARC 16: Missing or Invalid Claim Information
Validate required claim loops, provider roles, identifiers, diagnosis pointers, modifiers, units, charges, and payer-specific companion-guide edits before release.
CARC 18: Duplicate Claim or Service
Lock resubmission while a claim is pending, reconcile clearinghouse and payer claim IDs, and require replacement or void indicators for true corrections.
CARC 22: Coordination of Benefits and Payer Order
Ask current coverage and employment questions, verify payer order for the date of service, and transmit complete primary adjudication data on secondary claims.
CARC 29: Timely Filing Denial
Track deadlines from the service-date rule, reconcile payer receipt rather than only transmission, and escalate unaccepted claims well before expiration.
CARC 97: Service Included in Another Payment
Check code-pair edits, global periods, status indicators, payment packaging, and modifier documentation before submitting separate lines.
CARC 109: Claim Sent to the Wrong Payer or Contractor
Validate plan, network, product, payer ID, contractor jurisdiction, and date-specific routing before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HCPCS code E0562?
E0562 is the HCPCS Level II code for a heated humidifier used with positive airway pressure or respiratory assist equipment. It is not a CPT code.
When can Medicare cover E0562?
Under the reviewed PAP and RAD policies, a heated humidifier may be separately covered when ordered for use with an applicable covered base device. The base device and all documentation requirements must be supported.
Does an E0562 fee schedule amount guarantee coverage?
No. A listed fee does not establish that the related base device is covered or that the humidifier is reasonable and necessary, correctly ordered, delivered, and billed.
Publication and Review Status
Code-level statements have attached official sources. Last reviewed: Aug 9, 2026.