Bedside commodes are a form of durable medical equipment (DME). Medicare offers coverage for DME, including commode chairs, under Part B. For a person to qualify for Medicare coverage for a commode ...

When it comes to personal hygiene tasks such as toileting, mobility is everything. Some patients may have to use bedpans, while others can still walk to and from the bathroom. For those with limited ...

A commode is a toilet with no plumbing. It can't be drained or flushed and must be emptied by hand. It also needs cleaning after each use. A bedside commode is kept near a bed for people with limited ...