DME definition

DME means durable medical equipment, which is an item or appliance that can withstand repeated use, is designed to serve a medical purpose, and is not generally useful to a person in the absence of a medical condition, illness, or injury.
DME means Department of Medical Education, Govt. of M.P.
DME means medical equipment that:  can withstand repeated use;  is used primarily and customarily for a medical purpose rather than convenience or comfort;  generally is not useful to a person in the absence of an Illness or Injury;  is appropriate for use in the home; and  is prescribed by a Physician.

Examples of DME in a sentence

  • Coverage for some diabetic equipment and supplies may only be available from either a DME provider or from a pharmacy.

  • Durable Medical Equipment (DME) DME is equipment which: • can withstand repeated use; • is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; • is not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury; and • is for use in the home.

  • In most cases, this plan only pays for a rental DME up to our allowance for a purchased DME.

  • This plan covers the following DME: • wheelchairs, hospital beds, and other DME items used only for medical treatment; and • replacement of purchased equipment which is needed due to a change in your medical condition or if the device is not functional, no longer under warranty, or cannot be repaired.

  • DME includes supplies necessary for the effective use of the equipment.


More Definitions of DME

DME means diabetic macular edema.
DME means the Department of Minerals and Energy of the Government of the Republic of South Africa;
DME means Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, a corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware.
DME means DME Holdings Limited and Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited, collectively or individually as the context requires.
DME means the Government of South Africa acting through its Department of Minerals and Energy and its successors;