DME that Medicare covers includes, but isn't limited to: 1  Air-fluidized beds and other support surfaces. 2  Blood sugar monitors. 3  Blood sugar (glucose) test strips. 4  Canes (however, white canes for the blind aren't covered).
Your doctor will utilize a variety of instruments during a physical examination such as a thermometer to measure your temperature; a blood pressure monitor to measure blood pressure; a stethoscope to listen to organs such as the abdomen, heart and lungs; an ophthalmoscope to examine the eyes; a speculum to allow examination of the cervix; and an ...
A physical examination, medical examination, or clinical examination is the process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease. It generally follows the taking of the medical historyâan account of the symptoms as experienced by the patient. Together with the medical history, the physical examination aids in determining the correct diagnosis and devising the treatment plan. This data then becomes part of the medical record. A Cochrane ...