The Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics/orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule reimburses DMEPOS either __________ percent of the actual charge for the item or the fee schedule amount, whichever is lower.

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Medicare reimburses DMEPOS at 80 percent of the actual charge or the fee schedule amount, whichever is lower, with the remaining 20 percent typically covered by the patient or supplemental insurance.

The Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics/orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee