Line DME Purchase Price Amount

The amount representing the lower of fee schedule for purchase of new or used DME, or actual charge. In case of rental DME, this amount represents the purchase cap; rental payments can only be made until the cap is met.

This line item field is applicable to non-institutional claims involving DME, prosthetic, orthotic and supply items, immunosuppressive drugs, parenteral nutrition (PEN), ESRD and oxygen items referred to as DMEPOS.