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Durable Medical Equipment

DME
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Equipment and supplies ordered by a healthcare provider for everyday or extended use.

Standard Abbreviation

DME

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dme VARCHAR(100),  -- Durable Medical Equipment
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dme as durable_medical_equipment
FROM claims;

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