Charges for whole blood or equivalent quantities of packed red cells are not allowable since Red Cross provides blood to hospitals. However, blood processing and administration is a covered service.

Author: Vicki W. Huff

Statutory Authority: State Plan, Attachment 3.1-A; Title XIX, Social Security Act; 42 C.F.R. §409.87.

History: Rule effective October 1, 1982. Amended effective November 10, 1987. Amended: Filed March 7, 1997; effective April 11, 1997.