HCPCS Code E0181: Powered Pressure-reducing Mattress Overlay/Pad

HCPCS code E0181 refers to a "Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty." This medical device is used primarily to prevent and treat pressure ulcers (bedsores) by using an alternating pressure system with a pump that inflates and deflates air cells to redistribute the patient's weight and reduce pressure on any single point of the body.

The HCPCS code for a bariatric gel overlay is E0185. This code refers to a "Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width," often used for bariatric patients with weight capacities typically up to 500 lbs or more depending on the product specifications.

The HCPCS codes for colonoscopy are G0105 (colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on an individual at high risk) and G0121 (colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on an individual not meeting the criteria for high risk). For diagnostic or therapeutic colonoscopies, CPT codes are used, commonly starting with 45378 for flexible diagnostic colonoscopy.

The HCPCS code for a dry pressure mattress is E0184. This code describes a non-powered mattress specifically designed to reduce pressure points and prevent pressure ulcers in patients with limited mobility. It is classified under pressure mattresses, pads, and other durable medical equipment for pressure ulcer prevention.