If you have ever been in an accident or had an illness, you may have been issued durable medical equipment. This equipment is used specifically for home use to help cope with the injuries or illness.
Durable medical equipment or DME is equipment that can be covered by Medicare or your insurance company and is typically for use in the home. This equipment must be ordered or prescribed by a doctor and then purchased by a DME supplier. The equipment must be able to withstand repeated use, used for medical purposes, and appropriate for home use.
This equipment can be helpful and in some cases vital to a patient needing assistance in a home setting after an illness or accident. The equipment is usually just rented for a period of time or until it is no longer necessary. Usually the physician will decide on the period time and adjust accordingly to the progress of the patient.
Here is a list of some products that are typically recognized as DME:
Hospital Beds
Bed Rails
Orthopedic Mattresses
Air Mattresses
Adjustable Beds
Alternating Pressure Pads
Wheelchair Ramps
Wheelchair Cushions
Scooters
Walkers
Canes
Crutches
Bedside or 3-in-1 Commodes
Raised Toilet Seats
Shower Chairs
Typically the DME supplier can be chosen by your doctor but you can also at the official Medicare website for suppliers or you can do a search online. You may want to check with your insurance company before requesting equipment. Most doctors will just bill your insurance company and request the equipment for you.
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