Winter '10 - Quiz #3 (Durable Medical Equipment) -legg

1. True or False: Medicare will only cover DME if obtained from a supplier enrolled in the Medicare Program.

True

False

Assist patients & providers with product selection

Insurance billing (Medicare and private)

Fit patients for correct sizes

Diagnose the patient's illness/injury

Counsel patients on proper use and maintenance

Alleviate

Ameliorate

Correct

Cure

Palliate

Ostomy appliances

Wheelchairs/Walkers

Oxygen/Respiratory equipment

Hospital beds

Mastectomy breast forms

Equipment that can withstand repeated use

Equipment that is primary and customarily used to serve a medical pupose

Equipment that is generally not use to a person in the absence of illness or injury

Two of the above

None of the above