Nonselective (Random) Transfusions and Living Related Donor Specific Transfusions (DST) in Kidney Transplantation

Medicare covers pretransplant blood transfusions—including nonselective (random) transfusions and living related donor-specific transfusions—for patients undergoing kidney transplantation. Coverage has no stated numeric limit but is subject to the standard Medicare blood deductible provisions; when blood is given directly to the transplant recipient (e.g., donor-specific transfusions), it is considered replaced for deductible purposes.

"Pretransplant nonselective (random) blood transfusions for patients undergoing kidney transplantation are covered by Medicare."

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