Section 405IAC5-19-2. "Durable medical equipment" or "DME" defined

   As used in this rule, "durable medical equipment" or "DME" means equipment that can withstand repeated use, is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, and generally is not useful to a member in the absence of illness or injury. Items including, but not limited to, the following are examples of DME and may be authorized when medically necessary:

(1) Hospital beds.

(2) Wheelchairs.

(3) Iron lungs.

(4) Respirators.

(5) Oxygen tents.

(6) Commodes.

(7) Traction equipment.

(Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-19-2; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3329; readopted filed Jun 27, 2001, 9:40 a.m.: 24 IR 3822; readopted filed Sep 19, 2007, 12:16 p.m.: 20071010-IR-405070311RFA; readopted filed Oct 28, 2013, 3:18 p.m.: 20131127-IR-405130241RFA; filed Aug 1, 2016, 3:44 p.m.: 20160831-IR-405150418FRA)