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Words of Wisdom from
COB Experts
Throughout our Neighborhoods
If a patient had a transplant that lasted more than 3 consecutive years,
a new 30-month COB period may apply
If the patient kept Medicare after a 3-year viable transplant, but the
Medicare Common Working File (CWF) data indicator is a 2 (ESRD), GHI
needs to be contacted; a new 30-month COB will probably occur
The date the patient returned to dialysis, post the 3-year transplant,
becomes the new RCDB / FDODE
The 3 month waiting period is waived for ESRD entitlement
If a patient regained kidney function for more than one year, a new
RCDB / FDODE is applicable
The 3 month waiting period is waived for ESRD entitlement