HCPCS E1038 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Durable Medical Equipment • Transport Chairs |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS E1038 by major payers:
$106.89
$96.30
$121.48
$213.09
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | E1038 | $44.86 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | E1038 | $107.83 | 1457329435 - PAULDING MEDICAL CENTER, INC., WELLSTAR PAULDING HOSPITAL | 582095884 - (GA) PAULDING MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $206.61 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $11.72 | 1760452098 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY | 273100894 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | E1038 | $74.05 | 1427055821 - NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $86.55 | 1982658944 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS | 721553462 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $109.73 | 1487684122 - UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL | 586025393 - (GA) UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $17.04 | 1770684284 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586010602 - (GA) THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY GEORGIA | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | E1038 | $73.91 | 1801883780 - TANNER MEDICAL CENTER, INC, TANNER HEALTH SYSTEM | 581790149 - (GA) TANNER MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $55.31 | 1649646472 - LEIGH TAYLOR | 273818647 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $11.01 | 1588098172 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC | 463316332 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC | NY | Multi-Specialty Group (193200000X) |
United | E1038 | $81.01 | 1720189517 - TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 580655369 - (GA) TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | E1038 | $108.04 | 1194779702 - JOHN D. ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | 580566121 - JOHN D ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $155.22 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E1038 | $63.61 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS E1038 vs. Other Transport Chairs Codes
The HCPCS E1038 code is part of the Durable Medical Equipment services used for Transport Chairs. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS E1038 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| E1037-HCPCS | Moderate | Transport chair, pediatric size |
| E1038-HCPCS | Low | Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds |
| E1039-HCPCS | Moderate | Transport chair, adult size, heavy duty, patient weight capacity greater than 300 pounds |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS E1038. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the E1038 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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