Durable Medical Equipment (DME) policy updates
Track new and updated Durable Medical Equipment (DME) policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) coverage | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Speech Generating Devices | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Pneumatic Compression Pumps for Treatment of Lymphedema and Venous Ulcers | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Wheelchairs (Manual and Power Operated) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Patient Lifts | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Pneumatic Compression Device for Chest, Abdomen, Trunk, Head and/or Neck | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jan 14, 2002 |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage Policy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jan 1, 2000 |
| Children's Mobility and Positioning Equipment | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jun 1, 1996 |
| Hot Tip: DME Products — Non‑preferred disposable insulin delivery devices and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | — |
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Coverage data is sourced from publicly available payer medical policy documents and updated as payers publish revisions. Read more about where our data comes from. Always consult the primary payer source for clinical decision-making.