§ 405.2164 - Conditions for coverage of special purpose renal dialysis facilities.

Link to an amendment published at 73 FR 20474, Apr. 15, 2008.

(a) A special purpose renal dialysis facility must comply with all conditions for coverage for renal dialysis facilities specified in §§ 405.2130 through 405.2164, with the exception of §§ 405.2134, and 405.2137 that relate to participation in the network activities and patient long-term programs.

(b) A special purpose renal dialysis facility must consult with a patient's physician to assure that care provided in the special purpose dialysis facility is consistent with the patient's long-term program and patient care plan required under § 405.2137.

(c) The period of approval for a special purpose renal dialysis facility may not exceed 8 calendar months in any calendar year.

(d) A special purpose renal dialysis facility may provide services only to those patients who would otherwise be unable to obtain treatments in the geographical areas served by the facility.

Effective Date Note:

At 73 FR 20474, Apr. 15, 2008, § 405.2164 was removed and reserved, effective Oct. 14, 2008.