The following words or terms, when used in this Subchapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Durable medical equipment" or "DME" means equipment for which a prescription is required, including for repair and replacement parts, and that:
- (A) can stand repeated use,
- (B) has an expected useful life of at least three (3) years,
- (C) is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose,
- (D) is not generally useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury,
- (E) is appropriate for use in the home, and
- (F) is intended for use by the consumer.
(G) Durable medical equipment includes, but is not limited to:
- (i) ambulating assistance equipment,
- (ii) mobility equipment,
- (iii) rehabilitation seating,
- (iv) oxygen care and oxygen delivery systems,
- (v) respiratory equipment and respiratory disease management devices,
- (vi) rehabilitation environmental control equipment,
- (vii) ventilators,
- (viii) apnea monitors,
- (ix) diagnostic equipment,
- (x) feeding pumps,
- (xi) beds prescribed by physicians to alleviate medical conditions,
- (xii) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators, and
- (xiii) sequential compression devices.
Added at 40 Ok Reg 614, eff 1-27-23 (emergency)
Added at 40 Ok Reg 1143, eff 9-1-23