(a) Prior to January 1, 2011, payment for EPO used at home by a home dialysis patient is made only to either a Medicare approved ESRD facility or a supplier of home dialysis equipment and supplies. Effective January 1, 2011, payment for EPO used at home by a home dialysis patient is made only to a Medicare-approved ESRD facility in accordance with the per treatment payment as defined in Sec. 413.230.
(b) After January 1, 2011, a home and self training amount is added to the per treatment base rate for adult and pediatric patients as defined in Sec. 413.230 [75 FR 49202, Aug. 12, 2010]