As defined by Medicare, DME is equipment that 1) can withstand repeated use, 2) is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, 3) is generally not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury, and 4) is appropriate for use in the home. Examples include oxygen and wheelchairs.

equipment that can withstand repeated use and is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose. It is generally not useful to a person without an illness or injury and is appropriate for use in the home. Durable medical equipment includes hospital beds, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, walkers, peripheral circulatory aids, cervical collars, traction equipment, physiotherapy equipment, oxygen equipment, ostemy supplies, etc.

Medical equipment that can be used over a period of time (most often wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, oxygen equipment, etc.).

Reusable medical equipment ordered by a physician for a person to use in a nursing home. Examples include wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds.

If you need equipment such as a wheelchair,walker,hospital bed,infusion pump,etc.,the LTC policy will provide benefits.

Equipment that can stand repeated use, is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, it generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury, and is appropriate for use at home, such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, and oxygen equipment.

Medical equipment ranging from walkers, wheelchairs, electric hospital beds to sophisticated oxygen delivering devices, ventilators and enteral feeding systems.

equipment prescribed by the attending physician that is medically necessary; is not primarily or customarily used for non-medical purposes; is designed for prolonged use; and serves a specific therapeutic purpose in the treatment of an injury or illness.

DME is equipment that can withstand repeated use, is primarily used to serve a medical purpose, is not generally useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury, and is appropriate for use in the home. Back to the top of the page

Medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds or oxygen concentrators.

Medical supplies or equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen, artificial limb replacements, dentures, and mechanical devices used to assist in mobility or supplement the joints and limbs that may be covered by an insurance policy.

Equipment to assist individuals with injury or disease-related problems that can be used repeatedly. Examples of DME include wheelchairs, walkers, and home hospital beds.

Supplies you need to care for your health in your home that are not medications or services provided by your care provider. Diabetes supplies are often considered DME.

Equipment that can be used repeatedly for a medical condition in the home (i.e. wheelchairs, home hospital beds, insulin pumps and equipment, etc.).

Durable items and appliances that can withstand repeated use, are designed primarily to serve a medical purpose, and are not generally useful to a person in the absence of a medical condition, illness, or injury. This definition includes, but is not limited to, such items as bedpans, hospital beds, wheelchairs, crutches, trapeze bars, and oxygen equipment.

DME is any medical equipment that can usually withstand repeated use, is useable at home, and is not beneficial to a person without an illness or injury. Splinting, orthopedic bracing, and wheelchairs are good examples of DME.

Medical equipment that is ordered by a doctor for use in the home. These items must be reusable, such as walkers, wheelchairs, or hospital beds. Skip alphabetic navigation to E

Equipment that meets all of the following criteria: a) can withstand repeated use; b) is used only to serve a medical purpose; c) is appropriate for use in the patient's home; d) is not useful in the absence of illness, injury or disease; and e) is prescribed by a physician. Durable Medical Equipment does not include fixtures installed in a Member's home or real estate.

Medical equipment or devices used to enhance the person's ability to function in the home. DME include wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen equipment, hospital beds, lift chairs, and other such items vital in promoting independence.

Mechanical devices, equipment and supplies, which enable a person to maintain functional ability. Also called Medical Equipment.

means equipment which (a) can withstand repeated use, (b) is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, (c) generally is not useful by a person in the absence of an Illness or injury and (d) is appropriate for use in the home.

Medical equipment which: can withstand repeated use; is not disposable; is used to serve a medical purpose; is generally not useful to a person in the absence of a sickness or injury; and is appropriate for use in the home.

Medical equipment that can be used again and again over time. Examples include oxygen and oxygen equipment, blood glucose monitors, wheel chairs, and insulin pumps.

(DME) An item that can withstand repeated use, is primarily used to serve a medical purpose, is generally not useful to you in the absence of illness or injury and is appropriate for use in the home. Examples include oxygen equipment and wheelchairs. DME may not serve solely as a comfort or convenience item.

Medical equipment that is ordered by a doctor for use in the home, and is reusable. Prentke Romich's speech generating devices have been classified as Durable Medical Equipment.

Medical equipment that aids in the activities of daily living when those activities are limited by illness or injury. Generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury, and is appropriate for use at home. Examples include hospital beds, wheelchairs, and oxygen equipment.

means equipment prescribed by a physician that is Medically Necessary for the treatment of an illness or Accidental Injury, or to prevent the patient's further deterioration. This equipment is designed for repeated use, generally not useful in the absence of illness or Accidental Injury, and include items such as oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, and other medical equipment.

Medical equipment that is intended to be used repeatedly, usually by the patient or a caregiver, rather than being used once or a few times and discarded. Examples include wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen tanks, and walkers.

Equipment that can withstand repeated use primarily and usually used to serve a medical purpose, generally not useful to a person in the absence of illness and injury and is appropriate for use in the home. Durable Medical Equipment must be authorized and certified in writing for medical need by your PCP or specialist for use in the home. DME includes items such as oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, hospital beds and other items that are determined medically necessary, in accordance with Medicare law, regulations and guidelines.

Equipment needed for medical reasons, which is sturdy enough to be used many times without wearing out. A person normally needs this kind of equipment only when ill or injured. It can be used in the home. Examples of durable medical equipment include wheelchairs, hospital beds, or equipment that supplies a person with oxygen.

Products that are primarily medical and intended for repeated use; are primarily and usually used to serve a medical purpose; are generally not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and are appropriate for use in the home. Examples include oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, hospital beds and other items that the Plan determines are Medically Necessary, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Medical equipment that is capable of withstanding repeated use, generally not useful to someone in the absence of injury or illness, and appropriate for home use. Examples include intravenous poles and infusion pumps.

Special medical equipment used to aid handicapped individual's mobility and/or assist with specific therapy; sometimes used interchangeably with HME

(DME) Medical equipment ordered by a doctor for use in the home. DME must be re-usable. DME includes walkers, wheelchairs, and hospital beds.

CLOSE Medical equipment covered under your plan which: can be used over and over is not disposable is used for a medical purpose is not useful to you if you are not sick or injured can be used at home Examples include breathing equipment and wheelchairs.

Items of medical equipment owned or rented which are placed in the home of an insured to facilitate treatment and/or rehabilitation. DME generally consist of items which can withstand repeated use. DME is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose and is usually not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury.

Is equipment such as hospital beds, crutches, wheelchairs, ramps and prosthetics used for in-home care.

A facility that sells or rents medical equipment that is placed in the home of a patient to facilitate treatment and/or rehabilitation.

Medically necessary equipment that can be used repeatedly (for example, wheelchair or respirator) to facilitate treatment and rehabilitation at home.

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is purchased or rented medical equipment used for treatment of an injury or illness while medically necessary. DME may include wheelchairs, hospital beds, attachments, oxygen, respirators and medical supplies. DME purchases in excess of $500.00 or all rentals require pre-authorization.

medical equipment used repeatedly in the treatment of illness and injury.

Reusable, medically necessary equipment that serves a medical purpose such as maintaining functional ability. DME is not intended for personal comfort or convenience and is designed for repeated use. Some examples are: air compressor for oxygen therapy, walkers and postural drainage board. Also called "Medical Equipment."

Equipment which can withstand repeated use, is primarily and usually used to serve a medical purpose, is generally not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury, and is appropriate for use in the home. To be covered, durable medical equipment must be medically necessary and prescribed by a contracting physician for use in the home. Examples are oxygen equipment, wheelchairs and hospital beds. These items are covered in accordance with Medicare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Medical equipment that is ordered by a doctor for use in the home. These items must be reusable, such as walkers, wheelchairs, or hospital beds. DME is paid for under both Medicare Part B and Part A for home health service.

Equipment which is primarily used for a medical purpose including but limited to: wheelchairs, canes, walkers, electric beds and oxygen machines. Some of this equipment may be covered under Medicare.

assistive devices used by patients at home or at other facility, such as walkers, electric beds, and bedside commodes to help facilitate the treatment, of a disease or disorder or to make them more comfortable or mobile.

Items which are primarily used to serve a medical purpose, can withstand repeated use, are generally not useful to a person in the absence of illness, injury or disease, and are appropriate for use in the patient's home.

A term for medical apparatuses that may appear in certain health insurance policies. In the case of psoriasis, for instance, some policies may classify phototherapy equipment for home use in this category.

Equipment which is most often used to serve a medical purpose, withstands repeated use, and is something that can be used in the consumer's home.

The general category of equipment which includes wheelchairs, bath benches, hospital beds, bedside comodes and walker etc. Also see Rehabilitation Technology Supplier.

Medical equipment, such as a walker, that you own or rent to assist in your home treatment or rehabilitation.

Durable medical equipment, as defined by Medicare, is equipment which can 1) withstand repeated use, 2) is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, 3) generally not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury, and 4) is appropriate for use in the home (e.g. wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers).

Durable Medical Equipment/DME are the equipments such as wheelchairs and walkers, which are prescribed on the order of a physician. This includes CPAP and Bi-Level machines.