In simple words: This code covers a special, wider, and stronger hospital bed for patients who weigh between 351 and 600 pounds. It has side rails but doesn't come with a mattress.

This code represents a heavy-duty, extra-wide hospital bed designed for patients weighing between 351 and 600 pounds. The bed includes side rails of any type but does not include a mattress. It is designed to provide safe and comfortable support for bariatric patients.

Example 1: A 450-pound patient with congestive heart failure requires hospitalization and needs a bed that can safely support their weight. Code E0301 would be used for the bed itself., A patient weighing 500 pounds is recovering from surgery and requires a heavy-duty hospital bed with side rails for safety during recovery. E0301 would be appropriate for billing the bed., A bariatric patient weighing 375 pounds is admitted for pneumonia and requires a bed that can accommodate their weight and provide stability. Code E0301 is used for the hospital bed.

Documentation should support the medical necessity of the heavy-duty bed, including the patient's weight and any conditions that necessitate the specialized bed. The patient's weight should be clearly documented as falling within the 351-600 pound range.