BOC-CDME case studies
BOC-CDME · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) is a professional credential offered by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), an organization that describes itself as a CMS-deemed accrediting organization providing DMEPOS certifications for professionals. BOC states it has been a recognized and trusted name for 40 years. The BOC-CDME case studies are 5 cases and about 3,222 words.
1Oxygen Qualification After a Hospital Discharge
A 71-year-old patient with COPD is discharged from the hospital after an exacerbation. The discharge order reads: 'Home oxygen 2 L/min continuous.' The patient's resting SpO2 on room air in the office three days later is 90%.
682 words, about 3 min2Power Mobility Documentation and the Face-to-Face Requirement
A 68-year-old woman with advanced rheumatoid arthritis and severe hand deformities requests a power wheelchair. She lives alone in a small apartment with 30-inch doorways and a 4-inch threshold at the entry.
679 words, about 3 min3Capped Rental, Maintenance, and a Mid-Cycle Equipment Failure
A supplier has been renting a hospital bed to a 79-year-old Medicare beneficiary for 14 months. The bed's motor fails and the patient is stranded in a semi-reclined position.
643 words, about 3 min4A Marketing Arrangement That Looks Like a Kickback
A DME supplier's regional sales manager proposes paying a local physical therapy clinic $40 for each patient the clinic refers who receives a walker or wheelchair. The clinic's owner says the payments would be 'marketing fees' and offers to sign a contract calling them 'advertising services.' The sales manager notes the clinic would also display the supplier's brochures and mention the supplier to patients.
612 words, about 3 min5A Patient Who Cannot Afford the Copay
A 62-year-old patient with ALS needs a bi-level positive airway pressure device with a backup battery. The patient is on Medicare Part B and has a Medicare Advantage plan with a 20% copay.
606 words, about 3 min