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What is the Medicare definition of durable medical equipment (DME) used in the State Medicaid Director Letter?

The guidance document references 42 CFR 414.202. The regulation defines “durable medical equipment” as equipment, furnished by a supplier or a home health agency that meets the following conditions:

Can withstand repeated use
Effective with respect to items classified as DME after January 1, 2012, has an expected life of at least three years
Is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose
Generally is not useful to an individual in the absence of an illness or injury
Is appropriate for use in the home

Date

Sun, 07/22/2018 - 12:00

Topic

Durable Medical Equipment

Sub Topic

General Administrative Questions

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