Definition
Medical equipment prescribed for home use, such as wheelchairs, walkers, CPAP machines, hospital beds, and oxygen equipment. Insurance typically covers DME at 80% after deductible when prescribed by a doctor and obtained from an in-network supplier. Medicare requires competitive bidding for DME suppliers.
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