What is the CMS policy?

Coverage of CGM system supplies and accessories are available for those therapeutic CGM systems where the beneficiary uses a receiver classified as DME to display glucose data. There is no Medicare benefit for supplies used with equipment that is not classified as DME. However, Medicare coverage is available for the CGM system supplies and accessories if a non-DME device (smartphone, smart watch, tablet, etc.) is used in conjunction with the durable CGM receiver. Coverage of CGM system supplies and accessories are available for those therapeutic CGM systems where the beneficiary uses a receiver classified as DME to display glucose data. If a beneficiary intends to never use a receiver classified as DME as the display device, the supplies and accessories are not covered by Medicare. 

Here are some examples of how a Medicare patient may use a smart device with their receiver: 

  • A patient uses both a receiver and a smartphone throughout the day 

  • A patient uses a receiver some days and their smartphone other days  

Patients should reach out to 1-800-MEDICARE with any questions about the Medicare coverage requirements for Dexcom CGM. 

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