Durable Medical Equipment

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• Durable medical equipment — is a term of art used to describe any medical equipment used in the home to aid in a better quality of living. It is a benefit included in most insurances. In some cases certain Medicare benefits, that is, whether Medicare may pay for the item.… …   Wikipedia

• Medical equipment — is designed to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring or treatment of medical conditions. Contents 1 Types …   Wikipedia

• Home medical equipment — This article discusses the definitions and types of home medical equipment (HME), also known as durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics and orthotics (DMEPOS). HME / DMEPOS Home medical equipment is a category of devices used for patients… …   Wikipedia

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• Certificate of medical necessity — Generally, a Certificate of Medical Necessity is a piece of paper required by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to substantiate the medical necessity of an item of durable medical equipment furnished to a Medicare beneficiary. It is… …   Wikipedia

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