Canadian Classification of Functions of Government (CCOFOG) 2014

• 7 - Total outlays
• 707 - Health
• 7071 - Medical products, appliances, and equipment

70713 - Therapeutic appliances and equipment

This class covers provision of therapeutic appliances and equipment, such as corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses, hearing aids, glass eyes, artificial limbs and other prosthetic devices, orthopedic braces and supports, orthopedic footwear, surgical belts, trusses and supports, neck braces, medical massage equipment and health lamps, powered and unpowered wheelchairs and invalid carriages, "special" beds, crutches, electronic and other devices for monitoring blood pressure, etc.; and administration, operation, or support of the provision of prescribed therapeutic appliances and equipment.

• Inclusion(s)

  • dentures but not fitting costs
  • repair of therapeutic appliances and equipment

• Exclusion(s)

  • hire of therapeutic equipment (See 70724 Paramedical services)