US Medical Term · procedures
DME (Durable Medical Equipment)
Equipo Médico Duradero
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | DME (Durable Medical Equipment) |
| Spanish (Español) | Equipo Médico Duradero |
| Chinese (中文) | 耐用医疗设备 |
| Korean (한국어) | 내구성 의료 장비 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thiết bị y tế lâu bền |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Durable Medical Equipment |
| Portuguese (Português) | Equipamento Médico Duradouro |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อุปกรณ์การแพทย์ที่ใช้งานได้ยาวนาน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 耐久性医療機器（DME） |
What it means
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) refers to medical devices prescribed by a physician for repeated use in the home to treat a medical condition. Examples include wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, oxygen equipment, CPAP machines, blood glucose monitors, and prosthetics. Medicare Part B covers DME when it is medically necessary and prescribed by a doctor. Private insurance DME coverage varies; prior authorization is commonly required. DME must be purchased from a Medicare-approved supplier for Medicare coverage to apply.
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Last reviewed: September 2026