NAME             TYPE   LENGTH
-------------------------------------   ------
    Line DME Purchase Price       NUM    12
    Amount

	Effective 5/92, the amount representing the
	lower of fee schedule for purchase of new or
	used DME, or actual charge.  In case of rental
	DME, this amount represents the purchase cap;
	rental payments can only be made until the
	cap is met.  This line item field is applicable
	to non-institutional claims involving DME,
	prosthetic, orthotic and supply items,
	immunosuppressive drugs, pen, ESRD and oxygen
	items referred to as DMEPOS.

	9.2 DIGITS SIGNED

	SHORT NAME: DME_PURC
	LONG NAME: LINE_DME_PRCHS_PRICE_AMT

	EDIT-RULES:
	$$$$$$$$$CC

	SOURCE:
	CWF