DME Preapproval Durable Medical Equipment refers to wheel chairs, braces, shower chairs and other assisted living equipment are generally are purchased as an outpatient. It really does not matter if your patients are insured through Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation or through a private insurance carrier, nearly all DME claims must be preapproved prior to submission of the medical billing claims. Many of these policies have strict guidelines that must be followed in order for the DME medical billing claim to be paid. Some providers will require that the DME be purchased through their own sources and have a listing of specified providers. Many HMOs are very narrow about the DME …