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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Feb 6, 2004 |
| Safety Items (DME and related safety devices) | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Ankle Orthoses, Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs), and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (KAFOs) | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Pillows and Cushions (DME coverage) | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Aug 17, 2001 |
| Heating Devices | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Heating Devices (DME) | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Hospital Beds and Accessories | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jun 26, 2001 |
| Ambulatory Assist Devices: Walkers, Canes, and Crutches | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Ambulatory Assist Devices: Canes, Crutches, and Walkers | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces | Aetna | Clinical | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Modified | Jun 12, 2001 |
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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.