Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers medically necessary DME if your Medicare-enrolled doctor or other health care provider prescribes it for use in your home. You must rent most items, but you can also buy them. Some items become your property after you’ve made a certain number of rental payments.
What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?
DME is defined as equipment that meets these criteria:
- Durable (can withstand repeated use)
- Used for a medical reason
- Typically only useful to someone who is sick or injured
- Used in your home
- Expected to last at least 3 years
Find out cost
To find out how much your test, item, or service will cost, talk to your doctor or health care provider. The specific amount you’ll owe may depend on several things, like:
- Other insurance you may have
- How much your doctor charges
- If your doctor accepts assignment
- The type of facility
- Where you get your test, item, or service
Medicare-covered DME includes , but isn't limited to:
- Blood sugar meters
- Blood sugar test strips
- Canes
- Commode chairs
- Continuous Dexcom Glucose Monitoring & Tandem Diabetic Pumps
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines
- Crutches
- Infusion pumps & supplies
- Lymphedema Compression Treatment
- Nebulizers & nebulizer medications
- Therapeutic Shoes
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs & scooters
To find out what else Medicare might cover, click HERE.
Things to know
If you live in an area that's been declared a disaster or emergency, the usual rules for your medical care may change for a short time. Learn more about how to replace lost or damaged equipment in a disaster or emergency.
Warranty Policy: Service Drugs honors all manufacturer warranties; for those items without manufacturer warranty, we offer a 1-year warranty filled thru insurance.
Return Policy: All Non – Medicare and Medicaid Customers (Private Pay or Private Insurance)
For of products, equipment, or devices in the retail area that are not processed thru Medicare or Medicaid, Service Drugs, Inc. may refuse to accept the return but offer service on such items.
If a Return is accepted, Service Drugs may impose a restocking fee.
