Medicare coverage of durable medical equipment Flashcards
1
Q
Medicare
Durable medical equipment
covered where?
what is not covered?
A
DME is covered in use of beneficiary’s home, and if necessary and reasonable to treat an illness
self-help items bathtub grab bars, and raised toilet seats are not reimbursable because other people can use them
2
Q
what are some examples of durable medical equipment?
A
wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, canes, crutches,
orygen and monitors
