Blood Platelet Transfusions

Medicare covers blood platelet transfusions when used to correct thrombocytopenia and other blood/platelet defects if the treatment is reasonable and necessary for the individual patient. The provided policy excerpt does not specify exclusions, frequency limits, or required documentation.

"Blood platelet transfusion is covered for correction of thrombocytopenia and other blood/platelet defects when treatment is reasonable and necessary for the individual patient."

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