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CMS SOM App. X, Tag X-151
§482.102(a)(1) The evaluation process;
Guideline §482.10(a)(1)
A part of the informed consent process is ensuring the candidate understands what the evaluation
process entails prior to its initiation. During the evaluation process, transplant candidates need to
be educated on factors that may affect their decision to undergo transplantation as a treatment of
choice. Organ transplantation is a complex medical procedure that requires long-term changes in
lifestyle, potential financial responsibilities, as well as strict adherence to a medication regimen
in order to ensure the success of their organ function and quality of life. Prior to a potential
recipient making a decision to undergo an evaluation for transplantation, they must understand
all that is involved in the evaluation process, which includes what the potential recipient and
transplant program responsibilities will be; all possible decisions regarding waitlisting and
transplantation that could be reached as a result of the evaluations; and what factors could result
in their removal from the waiting list.
History
Rev. 227; Issued: 12-13-24; Effective: 12-13-24; Implementation: 12-13-24
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
f55f2f6f2ece99f0c576b0a39e4080a80e6aa147f8d19129c77e20eb06515c5e
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