HCPCS Codes for Toilet Rails, Tub Rails and Grab Bars
Four codes cover the rail category, and one of them is flagged non-covered at the national level.
| Code | Describes | Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| E0243 | Toilet rail, each | — |
| E0246 | Transfer tub rail attachment | — |
| E0242 | Bath tub rail, floor base | — |
| E0241 | Bath tub wall rail, each | Coverage code M — not covered |
| E0245 | Tub stool or bench | — |
Watch the code drift
A freestanding toilet safety frame with legs on the floor is not the same product as a rail that clamps to the bowl, and neither is the same as a wall-mounted grab bar. The wall-mounted rail codes as E0241 — and E0241 carries Medicare coverage code M, meaning not covered.
What this category really is
Between the non-covered wall rail, the toilet-rail codes and the tub-transfer codes, bathroom rails sit overwhelmingly on the cash-paying side of the market. Consumers buy them at retail; contractors and facility buyers buy them by specification for commercial restrooms.
Both buyer types care about the same three things: does it fit my fixture, will it hold the load, and does it look like it belongs in the room. Price is fourth.
Designing for that buyer
- Adjustability beats a fixed frame. Four-level leg height and three-level armrest height let one SKU cover more bowls.
- Tool-free assembly removes the installation objection entirely.
- Finishes that survive a wet bathroom — powder-coated steel and stainless, not painted tube.
A note we hold to: we do not claim ADA compliance for our rails unless the specific model carries a test report. If a commercial buyer needs ADA documentation, ask — we will supply the report for the exact model or tell you we cannot.
Where the rest of the reference lives
This page is the bathroom-rail slice of our full HCPCS dealer reference. For the adjacent bath-safety lines, see shower chair and transfer bench codes and why raised toilet seats (E0244) are not Medicare-covered. For the covered side of the catalogue, read cane codes E0100 and E0105.
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Notes and disclaimer. HCPCS codes and coverage rules are updated quarterly by CMS; this page reflects the official codes as verified on 2026-10-09, including NCD 280.1 (DME Reference List). Always confirm against the current CMS HCPCS code tables, NCDs and LCDs before building a claim. This page is written for equipment buyers and does not constitute billing or medical advice. Codes and coverage determinations are stated as published by CMS; we make no promise that any individual claim will be reimbursed.