Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Ch. 11 § 140.15
Provider Costs Related to Deceased Donor Kidney Excisions
140.15 - Provider Costs Related to Deceased Donor Kidney Excisions
(Rev. 13599, Issued: 01-30-26, Effective: 05-01-26, Implementation: 05-01-26)
A3-3178.16
Typical provider costs involved in excising a deceased donor kidney whether or not it is
eventually transplanted include:
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Intensive care costs;
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Surgeon’s services, anesthetist services, operating room, preservation supplies
(perfusion materials and equipment), preservation technician’s services, donor
evaluation and support, pathology, central exchange costs (transportation and
packaging), and reasonable administration costs (overhead items).