Does a Hoyer Lift Have a CPT Code? Clarifying Misconceptions and Correctly Using Insurance Reimbursement Codes

When medical institutions, rehabilitation centers, or home caregivers seek health insurance reimbursement for a Hoyer Lift, they often search for "Hoyer lift CPT code." However, there is a common misunderstanding here: CPT codes are not used for the equipment itself, but rather to describe medical service processes. The codes actually used for reimbursing durable medical equipment (DME) like Hoyer Lifts are HCPCS codes.

This article will clarify the differences between CPT and HCPCS, specify the correct coding methods for Hoyer Lifts and related services, and provide practical reimbursement advice.

I. What Is a CPT Code? Is It Applicable to Equipment?

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is a set of medical service and procedure coding systems maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA). It is mainly used to describe:

Physician diagnosis and treatment;

Surgical procedures;

Rehabilitation therapy;

Nursing assessments and other labor-intensive services.

Examples include:

97110: Therapeutic exercise training;

97530: Therapeutic activity training (e.g., transfer training).

✅ Key Point: CPT codes are not used for reimbursing physical equipment such as wheelchairs, patient lifts, and hospital beds.

II. Which Code Should Be Used for Hoyer Lifts? — HCPCS Codes

In the U.S. health insurance system, reimbursement for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) relies on HCPCS Level II codes (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System).

HCPCS codes directly related to Hoyer Lifts include:

E0630: Power patient lift (mobile or stationary)Applicable to fully electric Hoyer Lifts;Includes batteries, chargers, and basic slings;Requires a physician’s prescription and proof of medical necessity.

E0635: Hydraulic manual patient lift (mobile)Applicable to common manual models (e.g., Hoyer Advance 340);Must also meet the definition of DME: reusable, primarily for medical purposes, and suitable for home use.

E0639: Patient lift accessories (e.g., specialized slings, adapters)Examples include waterproof slings, bariatric slings, and quick-don slings;Requires a separate prescription and must be compatible with the main equipment.