Blood Transfusions

Medically necessary blood transfusions (homologous, autologous, or donor-directed) are generally covered by Medicare Parts A and B. Collection, processing, and storage of autologous or donor-directed blood are not separately payable under Part B, and hospitals receive payment for blood and related processing through the DRG/prospective payment system, which includes perioperative blood salvage costs.

"Medically necessary transfusion of blood (homologous, autologous, or donor-directed) is covered under Medicare Part A and Part B."

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