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Durable Medical Equipment
DMEgeneral
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;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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