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Durable Medical Equipment and Oxygen |
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Written by Nancy McMahon
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In order for equipment to be considered durable medical equipment, it must be reusable.
Reusable medical equipment would include things like wheelchairs, crutches, blood-glucose monitors and the strips used in them. It also includes things like chair-lifts, where the lift mechanism is covered, but the chair is often not covered. |
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Power Chairs and Scooters Meeting DME Guidelines |
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Written by Nancy McMahon
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Power wheel chairs and scooters are considered mobility assistive equipment just like canes, crutches, walkers and regular wheel chairs.
These devices are highly sought after by those who have a problem walking or getting around their home. Medicare will help pay for a power chair or scooter if you meet Medicare guidelines and the paper work is filled out correctly. |
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Understanding Durable Medical Equipment |
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Written by Nancy McMahon
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The term durable medical equipment is one most used by Medicare and Social Security to describe medical devices that are needed by a patient for specialized medical care in a patient’s home or long-term care institution.
This equipment can include transportation assistance, canes, crutches, bed-lifts, breathing apparatuses and some diabetic supplies. Durable Medical Equipment or DME, is a specified paid Medicare benefit for people who need at-home assistance following an accident or illness. This care may be considered temporary or permanent. |
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Written by Nancy McMahon
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Durable medical equipment has to be reusable to be considered as “durable” and includes such items as wheelchairs, oxygen equipment and crutches. This equipment also includes hospital beds, patient lifts, power scooters and nebulizers. The durable medical equipment must be considered to be necessary due to a patient’s physical and medical condition and it must be needed in the home of the patient. |
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What Is Durable Medical Equipment? |
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Written by Nancy McMahon
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Durable medical equipment is defined as reusable medical equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, hospital beds and more.
It also includes home oxygen equipment and power chairs. If you need durable medical equipment, it is very important to understand the rules and regulations your insurance carrier or Medicare uses to govern the acquisition and use of this equipment. Many insurance and Medicare providers require that you have specific approvals for this equipment and that you get the durable medical equipment from approved providers. |
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