[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR410.55]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE

                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,

                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

                             HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 410_SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE (SMI) BENEFITS--Table of Contents

 

               Subpart B_Medical and Other Health Services

 

Sec. 410.55  Services related to kidney donations: Conditions.



    Medicare Part B pays for medical and other health services covered 

under this subpart that are furnished in connection with a kidney 

donation--

    (a) If the kidney is intended for an individual who has end-stage 

renal disease and is entitled to Medicare benefits; and

    (b) Regardless of whether the donor is entitled to Medicare.