Medicare DME
for North Carolina Residents

AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators)

Life-saving devices for cardiac emergencies that analyze heart rhythm and deliver electrical shocks

Apnea Monitors

Monitors breathing patterns and detects pauses in breathing for sleep apnea and infant monitoring

Blood Glucose Monitors

Devices for diabetic patients to monitor blood sugar levels at home

Blood Pressure Monitors

Digital and manual blood pressure monitoring devices for home use

Pulse Oximeters

Non-invasive devices that measure blood oxygen saturation levels

Oxygen Concentrators

Portable and stationary devices that provide supplemental oxygen therapy

Portable Oxygen Systems

Lightweight oxygen delivery systems for mobile patients

Nebulizers

Devices that convert liquid medication into mist for respiratory treatment

Ventilators

Life support equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently

CPAP Machines

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure devices for sleep apnea treatment

BiPAP Machines

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure devices for complex sleep apnea

Suction Machines

Portable and stationary devices for airway secretion removal

Infusion Pumps

Devices for controlled delivery of medications, nutrients, or fluids

Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)

Medical alert systems with fall detection and 24/7 monitoring

Back Braces (LSO/TLSO)

Lumbar and thoracolumbar support braces for spinal injuries and post-surgery

Knee Braces

Supportive braces for knee injuries, arthritis, and post-operative care

Ankle Braces (AFO)

Ankle-foot orthoses for drop foot, ankle instability, and support

Wrist Braces

Supportive braces for carpal tunnel, sprains, and wrist injuries

Shoulder Braces

Immobilizers and support braces for shoulder injuries and post-surgery

Cervical Collars

Neck support collars for cervical spine injuries and conditions

Hip Braces

Hip abduction orthoses for post-surgical support and hip conditions

Elbow Braces

Support braces for tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and injuries

Walking Boots

Pneumatic walking boots for fractures and foot/ankle injuries

Custom Orthotics

Custom-molded foot orthoses for diabetic foot care and support

Compression Stockings

Graduated compression garments for circulation and lymphedema

Manual Wheelchairs

Standard, lightweight, and high-strength manual wheelchairs

Power Wheelchairs

Motorized wheelchairs for patients who cannot self-propel

Transport Chairs

Lightweight chairs designed to be pushed by caregivers

Rollators

Four-wheeled walkers with seats and hand brakes

Standard Walkers

Basic folding and rigid walkers for stability

Knee Walkers

Scooter-style mobility devices for lower leg injuries

Canes

Standard, quad, and offset canes for balance assistance

Crutches

Underarm and forearm crutches for non-weight bearing mobility

Mobility Scooters

Powered scooters for indoor and outdoor mobility

Stair Lifts

Motorized chairs that travel along staircases

Patient Lifts

Hydraulic and electric lifts for patient transfers

Standing Frames

Devices to help non-ambulatory patients stand

Hospital Beds - Manual

Fixed and variable height manual hospital beds

Hospital Beds - Semi-Electric

Electric head/foot adjustment with manual height

Hospital Beds - Full Electric

Fully electric adjustable hospital beds

Low Air Loss Mattresses

Therapeutic mattresses for pressure ulcer prevention

Alternating Pressure Mattresses

Dynamic mattresses that alternate pressure points

Foam Mattresses

Pressure-reducing foam mattresses for hospital beds

Gel Mattress Overlays

Gel-based pressure redistribution overlays

Bed Rails

Full and half-length bed safety rails

Trapeze Bars

Overhead bars to assist patient repositioning

Overbed Tables

Adjustable tables for eating and activities in bed

Shower Chairs

Waterproof chairs for safe bathing while seated

Transfer Benches

Benches that extend over tub edge for safe transfers

Raised Toilet Seats

Elevated seats to reduce bending when using toilet

Toilet Safety Frames

Support frames with armrests around toilet

Commode Chairs

Portable toilet chairs for bedside use

Grab Bars

Wall-mounted support bars for bathroom safety

Bath Lifts

Powered or manual lifts for lowering into bathtubs

Hand-Held Showers

Adjustable shower heads for seated bathing

Insulin Pumps

Programmable devices for continuous insulin delivery

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)

Real-time glucose monitoring systems

Blood Glucose Test Strips

Disposable strips for blood glucose testing

Lancets & Lancing Devices

Devices for obtaining blood samples

Insulin Syringes

Disposable syringes for insulin injection

Pen Needles

Disposable needles for insulin pens

Diabetic Shoes

Therapeutic footwear for diabetic foot care

Diabetic Shoe Inserts

Custom and prefabricated diabetic insoles

Wound VAC Systems

Negative pressure wound therapy systems

Wound Dressings - Foam

Absorbent foam dressings for wound management

Wound Dressings - Hydrocolloid

Moisture-retentive dressings for healing

Wound Dressings - Alginate

Highly absorbent dressings from seaweed

Wound Dressings - Hydrogel

Moisture-donating dressings for dry wounds

Compression Bandages

Elastic bandages for compression therapy

Surgical Dressings

Sterile gauze and surgical pads

Skin Protectants

Barrier creams and skin prep products

Lower Limb Prosthetics - Below Knee

Prosthetic legs for below-knee amputations

Lower Limb Prosthetics - Above Knee

Prosthetic legs for above-knee amputations

Upper Limb Prosthetics - Below Elbow

Prosthetic arms for below-elbow amputations

Upper Limb Prosthetics - Above Elbow

Prosthetic arms for above-elbow amputations

Prosthetic Sockets

Custom-fitted interface between residual limb and prosthesis

Prosthetic Liners

Cushioning liners for comfort and suspension

Prosthetic Feet

Various prosthetic foot designs for different activities

Prosthetic Hands

Terminal devices including hooks and hands

Myoelectric Prosthetics

Electrically powered prosthetics controlled by muscle signals

Speech Generating Devices (SGD)

Electronic devices that produce speech output

Communication Boards

Non-electronic picture/symbol boards for communication

Electrolarynx Devices

Artificial voice devices for laryngectomy patients

Tracheoesophageal Voice Prostheses

Voice restoration devices for laryngectomy

Augmentative Communication Accessories

Mounting systems and accessories for SGDs

Enteral Feeding Pumps

Electronic pumps for controlled tube feeding

Feeding Tubes - Nasogastric

Tubes inserted through nose to stomach

Feeding Tubes - Gastrostomy (G-Tube)

Tubes placed directly into stomach

Feeding Tubes - Jejunostomy (J-Tube)

Tubes placed directly into small intestine

Enteral Formula - Standard

Nutritionally complete formulas for tube feeding

Enteral Formula - Specialized

Disease-specific formulas (diabetic, renal, etc.)

Feeding Bags & Administration Sets

Bags and tubing for enteral feeding delivery

Magnifiers - Handheld

Portable magnifying glasses for low vision

Magnifiers - Stand

Stationary magnifiers for reading and tasks

Video Magnifiers (CCTV)

Electronic magnification systems with cameras

Prescription Eyewear - Post-Cataract

Specialized lenses after cataract surgery

Telescopic Lenses

Distance and near telescopic systems

Prosthetic Eyes

Custom ocular prostheses

Hearing Aids - Behind The Ear (BTE)

Traditional style worn behind the ear

Hearing Aids - In The Ear (ITE)

Custom-molded to fit in outer ear

Hearing Aids - In The Canal (ITC)

Smaller aids that fit in ear canal

Hearing Aids - Completely In Canal (CIC)

Nearly invisible aids deep in ear canal

Cochlear Implants

Surgically implanted hearing devices

Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA)

Implantable hearing systems

Hearing Aid Accessories

Batteries, cleaning supplies, and accessories

CPAP Masks - Full Face

Full face masks covering nose and mouth for CPAP therapy

CPAP Masks - Nasal

Nasal masks covering only the nose for CPAP therapy

CPAP Masks - Nasal Pillows

Minimal contact nasal pillow interfaces

CPAP Tubing

Standard and heated tubing for CPAP machines

CPAP Filters

Disposable and reusable filters for CPAP machines

CPAP Humidifier Chambers

Water chambers for heated humidification

CPAP Chinstraps

Chin straps to prevent mouth breathing during therapy

CPAP Headgear

Replacement headgear for CPAP masks

Intermittent Catheters

Single-use catheters for bladder drainage

Foley Catheters

Indwelling urinary catheters with balloon retention

External Catheters (Condom)

Non-invasive external collection devices for males

Urinary Drainage Bags

Leg bags and bedside drainage collectors

Ostomy Pouches - Colostomy

Collection pouches for colostomy patients

Ostomy Pouches - Ileostomy

Collection pouches for ileostomy patients

Ostomy Pouches - Urostomy

Collection pouches for urinary diversion

Ostomy Skin Barriers

Protective barriers and wafers around stoma

Ostomy Accessories

Belts, paste, powder, and deodorants for ostomy care

Pediatric Wheelchairs

Sized wheelchairs for children with mobility impairments

Pediatric Strollers

Medical strollers for children with special needs

Pediatric Walkers

Sized walkers and gait trainers for children

Pediatric Standing Frames

Standing devices sized for children

Pediatric AFOs/Orthotics

Child-sized ankle-foot orthoses and braces

Pediatric Hospital Beds

Hospital beds designed for pediatric patients

Pediatric CPAP/BiPAP

Sleep apnea devices sized for children

Infant Apnea Monitors

Breathing monitors for infants at risk of SIDS

Bariatric Wheelchairs

Heavy-duty wheelchairs for patients over 250 lbs

Bariatric Power Wheelchairs

Motorized wheelchairs for bariatric patients

Bariatric Hospital Beds

Heavy-duty hospital beds with higher weight capacity

Bariatric Walkers

Heavy-duty walkers for larger patients

Bariatric Commodes

Heavy-duty bedside commodes

Bariatric Patient Lifts

Heavy-duty patient lifts for transfers

Bariatric Mattresses

Extra-wide therapeutic mattresses

Bariatric Bath Safety

Heavy-duty shower chairs and transfer benches

TENS Units

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for pain relief

TENS Electrodes & Supplies

Replacement electrodes and lead wires for TENS units

Electrical Stimulation Devices

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation devices

Heat Therapy Devices

Heating pads and moist heat therapy units

Cold Therapy Units

Motorized cold therapy and ice machines

Ultrasound Therapy Devices

Therapeutic ultrasound units for home use

Traction Devices

Cervical and lumbar traction equipment

Paraffin Bath Units

Heat therapy units using warm paraffin wax