CMS Clarifies Status of Blood Tests for Organ Transplant Rejection
Published: 09/28/2023
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- Medical Office,
- Hospitals,
- Ambulatory Care,
- Clinical Lab
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a statement clarifying that neither CMS nor the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have made changes that affect patients’ ability to have blood tests used to monitor for organ transplantation rejection covered when ordered by their physicians in medically appropriate circumstances.
According to CMS, patients with transplanted hearts, lungs, or kidneys who meet the coverage criteria for these tests, as laid out in th…
Sign Up for Free Trial