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What Is…Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?

January 17th, 2008 by Gilbert Guide
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Durable medical equipment is paraphernalia used for medical purposes that is meant for repeated use. Examples include hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs and oxygen tents. Medicare covers the costs of some durable medical equipment, but it must be deemed medically necessary.

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