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.


  • E0100

    Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip
  • E0105

    Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips
  • E0110

    Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips
  • E0111

    Crutch forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, each, with tip and handgrips
  • E0112

    Crutches underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
  • E0113

    Crutch underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, each, with pad, tip and handgrip
  • E0114

    Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips
  • E0116

    Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each
  • E0117

    Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each
  • E0118

    Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or without wheels, each


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  • E0130

    Walker, rigid (pickup), adjustable or fixed height
  • E0135

    Walker, folding (pickup), adjustable or fixed height
  • E0140

    Walker, with trunk support, adjustable or fixed height, any type
  • E0141

    Walker, rigid, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height
  • E0143

    Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height
  • E0144

    Walker, enclosed, four sided framed, rigid or folding, wheeled with posterior seat
  • E0147

    Walker, heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance
  • E0148

    Walker, heavy duty, without wheels, rigid or folding, any type, each
  • E0149

    Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type
  • E0152

    Walker, battery powered, wheeled, folding, adjustable or fixed height
  • E0153

    Platform attachment, forearm crutch, each
  • E0154

    Platform attachment, walker, each
  • E0155

    Wheel attachment, rigid pick-up walker, per pair
  • E0156

    Seat attachment, walker
  • E0157

    Crutch attachment, walker, each
  • E0158

    Leg extensions for walker, per set of four (4)
  • E0159

    Brake attachment for wheeled walker, replacement, each
  • E0160

    Sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode
  • E0161

    Sitz type bath or equipment, portable, used with or without commode, with faucet attachment/s
  • E0162

    Sitz bath chair


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  • E0163

    Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms
  • E0165

    Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms
  • E0167

    Pail or pan for use with commode chair, replacement only
  • E0168

    Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each
  • E0170

    Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, electric, any type
  • E0171

    Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, non-electric, any type
  • E0172

    Seat lift mechanism placed over or on top of toilet, any type
  • E0175

    Foot rest, for use with commode chair, each
  • E0181

    Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
  • E0182

    Pump for alternating pressure pad, for replacement only
  • E0183

    Powered pressure reducing underlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty
  • E0184

    Dry pressure mattress
  • E0185

    Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width
  • E0186

    Air pressure mattress
  • E0187

    Water pressure mattress
  • E0188

    Synthetic sheepskin pad
  • E0189

    Lambswool sheepskin pad, any size
  • E0190

    Positioning cushion/pillow/wedge, any shape or size, includes all components and accessories
  • E0191

    Heel or elbow protector, each
  • E0193

    Powered air flotation bed (low air loss therapy)