Pediatric Payment Model for ESRD PPS

20.2 - Pediatric Payment Model for ESRD PPS (Rev. 10640, Issued:08-06-21, Effective:09-07-21, Implementation:09-07-21) The pediatric payment model applies to all dialysis patients that are under the age of 18. The model uses the ESRD PPS base rate applicable to adult dialysis patients which is then adjusted by separate adjusters based on two age groups (<13, 13-17), and dialysis modality (HD, PD).