What is a Certificate of Medical Necessity regarding Durable Medical Equipment I need following a hospitalization?
Certificate of Medical Necessity is a form required by Medicare and Medicaid in order to receive Durable Medical Equipment. It must be completed by the patient, the physician, and the supplier of the hospital equipment. Are medical supplies considered Durable Medical Equipment? No. Medical supplies used in the home or hospital are not considered Durable Medical Equipment. The equipment must have an extended lifetime, offer repeated uses, and not be disposable to be considered Durable Medical Equipment. I have seen the abbreviation DMEPOS regarding hospital equipment. What does it mean? DMEPOS stands for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies. What are some types of home medical equipment used by a patient after hospital release? Splints, special shoes, oxygen equipment, artificial limbs and braces, CPAP devices, wheelchairs and air purifiers are examples of home medical equipment. I was just released from the hospital and have a prescription from my doctor for a
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