If an entity ships glucose meters to North Carolina residents, must it obtain a DME permit?
Glucose meters. NCGS 90-85.22(b) provides that any place delivering “medical equipment” must obtain a DME permit to ship to North Carolina residents. NCGS 90-85.3(l1) defines “medical equipment” to include “diagnostic equipment.” Board Rule .1317(7) (21 NCAC 46.1317(7)) specifically excludes “glucose meters” from the definition of “diagnostic equipment. Accordingly, the mere fact of shipping glucose meters to North Carolina residents would not require a business to obtain a DME permit. Of course, if the business were also shipping other items that satisfy the definition of “device” or “medical equipment” to North Carolina residents, it must obtain a DME permit. ———————————————————————————————————— Q: If an entity ships power wheelchairs or scooters to North Carolina residents, must it obtain a DME permit? A: Scooters. Again, NCGS 90-85.22(b) provides that any place delivering “medical equipment” must obtain a DME p
