§ 414.230 Determining a period of continuous use.

(a) Scope. This section sets forth the rules that apply in determining a period of continuous use for rental of durable medical equipment.

(b) Continuous use. (1) A period of continuous use begins with the first month of medical need and lasts until a beneficiary's medical need for a particular item of durable medical equipment ends.

(2) In the case of a beneficiary receiving oxygen equipment on December 31, 2005, the period of continuous use for the equipment begins on January 1, 2006.

(c) Temporary interruption. (1) A period of continuous use allows for temporary interruptions in the use of equipment.