Blood processing & handling
Medicare covers this service based on where you get it
Description
Hospitals usually charge for blood processing and handling for each unit of blood you get, whether the blood is donated or purchased.
Coverage details
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers this service if you’re an inpatient. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers this service if you’re an outpatient.
Costs
After you meet the Part A deductible , there’s no copayment for blood you get as an inpatient.
After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay a copayment for the blood processing and handling services for every unit of blood you get as a hospital outpatient. The Part B copayment varies depending on the services you get, but it won't be more than the inpatient deductible amount.