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Does North Carolina have a minimal requirement for the amount of back-up oxygen that a DME company must provide to patients?

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Does North Carolina have a minimal requirement for the amount of back-up oxygen that a DME company must provide to patients?

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Yes. 21 NCAC 46 .1608 (a) (3) (A) states that “If the applicant dispenses medical oxygen to a patient, then the applicant must reasonably ensure that the following medical equipment is maintained: (A) Sufficient backup of oxygen in that patient’s home and supplies for equipment serviced to maintain continuation of therapy for 24 hours; and . . .