### Question
How is the "covered item" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered item** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395m* as follows -

> durable medical equipment (as defined in section 1395x(n) of this title), including such equipment described in section 1395x(m)(5) of this title).[2](#1395m_2_target)


#### (14) Covered item update


In this subsection, the term “covered item update” means, with respect to a year—


(A) for 1991 and 1992, the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (U.S. city average) for the 12-month period ending with June of the previous year reduced by 1 percentage point

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

