When ordering durable medical equipment you need...

While understanding a patient’s deductible is important for financial considerations, it is not a requirement for ordering durable medical equipment. The deductible pertains to the patient’s responsibility for a portion of the costs after insurance coverage kicks in, but it does not influence the ordering process itself.

Credit card information may be relevant for payment purposes but is not necessary for the actual ordering of durable medical equipment. The primary requirement is to have the appropriate medical coding, not payment details, which come into play later in the transaction process.

A provider's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number is crucial for prescribing controlled substances, not for ordering durable medical equipment. Durable medical equipment does not typically fall under the category of controlled substances, making this information unnecessary for the ordering process.