Before an item can be considered DME, it must meet all of the following requirements:
- It must be able to withstand repeated use.
- It must be primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose.
- It must be generally not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury.
- It must be appropriate for use in the home.
All E codes fall under the jurisdiction of the DME MAC unless otherwise noted.
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Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip
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Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips
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Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips
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Crutch forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, each, with tip and handgrips
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Crutches underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
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Crutch underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, each, with pad, tip and handgrip
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Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
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Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each
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Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each
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Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or without wheels, each
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Continued
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Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height
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Walker, folding (pickup), adjustable or fixed height
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Walker, with trunk support, adjustable or fixed height, any type
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Walker, rigid, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height
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Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height
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Walker, enclosed, four sided framed, rigid or folding, wheeled with posterior seat
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Walker, heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance
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Walker, heavy duty, without wheels, rigid or folding, any type, each
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Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type
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Walker, battery powered, wheeled, folding, adjustable or fixed height
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Platform attachment, forearm crutch, each
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Platform attachment, walker, each
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Wheel attachment, rigid pick-up walker, per pair
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Seat attachment, walker
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Crutch attachment, walker, each
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Leg extensions for walker, per set of four (4)
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Brake attachment for wheeled walker, replacement, each
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Sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode
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Sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode, with faucet attachment/s
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Sitz bath chair
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Continued
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Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms
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Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms
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Pail or pan for use with commode chair, replacement only
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Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each
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Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, electric, any type
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Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, non-electric, any type
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Seat lift mechanism placed over or on top of toilet, any type
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Foot rest, for use with commode chair, each
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Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
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Pump for alternating pressure pad, for replacement only
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Powered pressure reducing underlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
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Dry pressure mattress
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Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
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Air pressure mattress
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Water pressure mattress
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Synthetic sheepskin pad
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Lambswool sheepskin pad, any size
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Positioning cushion/pillow/wedge, any shape or size, includes all components and accessories
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Heel or elbow protector, each
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Powered air flotation bed (low air loss therapy)