Selling Dexcom: What the Reference Codes Mean for Your Payout
- Matt Frank
- August 14, 2026
- 9:29 pm
Code-Safe Answer: OE, OM, OR, 012, and 013 are used in current Test Strip Buyers listing names to distinguish Dexcom package versions. The site does not publish a glossary expanding every code, so this article keeps the codes exactly as listed. Match the device, pack size, retail or DME designation, and code before quoting. Ranges were checked August 13, 2026, may change, and remain subject to inspection.
Two Dexcom boxes can share the same device name and still lead to different quote ranges. The distinction may appear in a short reference code, a retail or DME label, the pack size, or whether the item is a sensor, receiver, or transmitter.
Those details are not decorative. Test Strip Buyers uses separate catalog entries for several G6 and G7 versions, so choosing the closest-looking product can put a box under the wrong listing.
The practical rule is simple: copy what the box says, compare it with the live listing, and ask before shipping when the match is not exact. The code identifies the applicable listing; condition and expiration help determine where a qualifying box falls within its range.
What a Dexcom Reference Code Does
A reference code helps distinguish one packaging version from another. In the current catalog, codes appear beside certain G6 sensor packs and receivers and beside the G7 one-pack listings. Retail or DME wording may appear in the same listing name.
Test Strip Buyers does not publish an official expansion for every letter code on its catalog pages. For that reason, do not guess that OE, OM, or OR stands for a particular phrase. Treat the printed code as an exact matching field, much like the model and count.
Current Dexcom Listings That Show the Difference
The following examples show why reference codes and package classifications matter. These are dated catalog ranges, not guaranteed payments.
| Product / Code | Count | Catalog Type | Published Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| G6 3 Pack DME (OM + OR) | 3 | DME | $62.50 to $125 |
| G6 3 Pack Retail (OE) | 3 | Retail | $100 to $200 |
| G6 Receiver (OE or OR) | 1 | OE or OR | $30 to $60 |
| G6 Receiver (OM) | 1 | OM | $20 to $40 |
| G7 1 Pack (012) | 1 | 012 | $37.50 to $75 |
| G7 1 Pack DME (013) | 1 | DME / 013 | $27.50 to $55 |
The difference is visible even when the device and pack count match. For example, the current G6 three-pack retail OE listing and the G6 three-pack DME OM plus OR listing show different ranges. The G7 one-pack 012 and DME 013 listings also differ.
The Code Selects the Listing, Not the Final Amount
A correct code match tells you which catalog entry to use. It does not lock in the highest number shown. Test Strip Buyers publishes ranges because expiration and condition still matter after the item is identified.
A sealed box with a longer usable date and excellent exterior condition may support a different result than the same listing with an acceptable dent or a shorter date. Every shipment is inspected after arrival, and catalog prices are subject to change without notice.
Check the current Dexcom catalog immediately before requesting a quote. It is the controlling page for active products, names, codes, and published ranges.
How to Match a Dexcom Box Correctly
Begin with the complete product identity rather than the largest number on the catalog page. A receiver cannot be entered as a sensor, and a transmitter listing does not cover a sensor pack. The G6 and G7 lines must also remain separate.
- Confirm the system: Dexcom G6 or Dexcom G7.
- Identify the item: sensor pack, receiver, transmitter, or transmitter kit.
- Confirm the pack size shown on the sealed package.
- Read any retail or DME designation without removing a label.
- Copy OE, OM, OR, 012, 013, or another printed identifier exactly.
- Compare the expiration date and exterior condition with current guidance.
Do not open the carton to look for a code inside. The outer package needs to remain factory sealed. If a required identifier is covered or unclear, send a clear exterior photo to Test Strip Buyers or call before placing the item in a kit.
Why Similar-Looking Boxes Can Produce Different Quotes
Catalog value reflects a specific product version, not the Dexcom brand name by itself. Packaging channels, pack configuration, device generation, and the type of component can create separate entries. Market demand may also change, which is why a remembered price is not a reliable substitute for the live page.
This is not a penalty for having a different code. It is product matching. Each accepted item is valued under the listing that describes what can actually be inspected and resold.
Other Eligibility Checks Still Apply
Even a perfect code match cannot make an opened, expired, stained, or soiled item eligible. A broken seal, unreadable date, or hole in the package is outside the acceptable-damage category. Medicare- or Medicaid-marked supplies should not be sent.
Keep pharmacy labels attached. Personal information may be covered using the method in the current site guidance, but the box, product details, barcode area, and expiration date should remain readable.
Use the Earlier Dexcom Guide for the Bigger Picture
Reference codes answer the narrow question of which listing applies. Model, component type, count, expiration, packaging, and condition answer the broader question of why Dexcom items can carry different values.
For that overview, read how much Dexcom G6 and G7 sensors are worth. It explains the major value factors, while this guide focuses on the codes that help prevent a listing mismatch.
From Correct Listing to Verified Payment
After matching the exact listing, enter the item accurately in the quote and use the free prepaid shipping kit provided for qualifying submissions. Cushion the products so seals, corners, and printed dates are protected in transit.
Test Strip Buyers inspects the delivered items and pays the supported amount by check or PayPal. When a code or classification remains uncertain, confirmation before shipment is the best protection against a preventable adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Test Strip Buyers uses OE, OM, and OR in current G6 listing names, but its catalog does not publish a glossary expanding each abbreviation. Match the printed letters exactly and ask the company if your package does not correspond clearly to a live listing.
No. The catalog checked August 13, 2026 showed separate G7 one-pack listings for 012 and DME 013, with different published ranges. Prices can change, and inspection still determines the amount supported by the item received.
No. The code helps select the correct product listing. Expiration, seal, exterior condition, eligibility, and the live price at the relevant time still affect the inspected result.
No. Do not choose a listing based on its range or on a similar box image. Contact Test Strip Buyers with the product name, pack size, exterior photos, and every readable identifier before shipping.
Use the current Dexcom category page and compare the full listing name with your sealed package. If the device, item type, count, retail or DME classification, or reference code differs, confirm the item before adding it to a quote.
Confirm the Code Before You Quote
Have sealed Dexcom G6 or G7 supplies you no longer need? Match the full product name and reference code in the live catalog, then request a quote from Test Strip Buyers. If OE, OM, OR, 012, or 013 is unclear, call (800) 439-6445 before shipping.
