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Dialysis (Kidney) Services and Supplies

Medicare covers some kidney dialysis services and supplies for people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Inpatient dialysis treatments: Medicare Part A covers dialysis if you’re admitted to the hospital for special care.

Outpatient maintenance dialysis treatments: Medicare Part B covers dialysis if you need regular treatments, and you get treatments in any Medicare-approved dialysis facility.


In 2011, YOU pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.


Certain home dialysis support services: Medicare Part B covers visits by trained dialysis workers to check on your home dialysis, to help in dialysis emergencies when needed, and to check your dialysis equipment and hemodialysis water supply.


In 2011, YOU pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount. Only dialysis facilities can furnish home dialysis support services.


Certain drugs for home dialysis:
Medicare Part B covers heparin, the antidote for heparin when medically necessary, and topical anesthetics.


In 2011, YOU pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, if you deal with a supplier. If you deal with the dialysis facility, these drugs are included in the cost of dialysis.


Erythropoiesis–stimulating Agents: Medicare covers agents like Epogen®, Epoetin alfa, Aranesp®, or Darbepoetinalfa to treat anemia if you have End-Stage Renal Disease.


In 2011, YOU pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.

Self-dialysis training: Medicare Part B covers training for you and the person helping you with your home dialysis treatments.

In 2011, YOU pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.


Home dialysis equipment and supplies: Medicare Part B covers equipment and supplies like alcohol, wipes, sterile drapes, rubber gloves, and scissors.


In 2011, YOU pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount. If you deal with a dialysis facility, the cost of home dialysis equipment and supplies is included in the cost of dialysis. If you deal with a medical supply company, it (not the dialysis facility) must accept assignment.

 

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