Pediatric Liver Transplantation

Medicare covers liver transplantation for children (<18 years) with extrahepatic biliary atresia or other end-stage liver disease, except when the child has a malignancy extending beyond the liver or persistent viremia. For Medicare beneficiaries the transplant must be performed in a pediatric hospital with a CMS‑approved application documenting joint operation with a CMS‑approved facility, shared surgeons and quality assurance program, and available specialized facilities, services, and personnel.

"Liver transplantation is covered for children under age 18 with extrahepatic biliary atresia."

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