Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51157 - Renal Dialysis, Renal Homotransplantation and Related Services

(a) "Renal dialysis" means removal by artificial means of waste products normally excreted by the kidneys. Such removal may be accomplished by the use of an artificial kidney or peritoneal dialysis on a continuing basis.

(b) "Renal homotransplantation" means the implantation of a kidney from one person to another for the treatment of renal disease.

(c) "Related services" means hospital inpatient and physician's services related to the treatment of renal failure, stabilization of renal failure, treatment of complications of dialysis, and dialysis related laboratory tests, medical supplies, and drugs.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51157

1. New section filed 4-25-75 as an emergency, effective upon filing (Register 75, No. 17).
2. Certificate of Compliance filed 8-7-75 (Register 75, No. 32).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14140- 14144, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 4-25-75 as an emergency, effective upon filing (Register 75, No. 17).
2. Certificate of Compliance filed 8-7-75 (Register 75, No. 32).