37.86.4701    ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION, DEFINITIONS

(1) "Organ transplantation" means the implantation of a functional human organ for the purpose of maintaining all or a major part of that organ function in the recipient.

(2) "Tissue transplantation" means the implantation of functional, human tissue. For purpose of the transplantation rules, tissue transplants include only corneal, bone marrow, and peripheral stem cell transplants.

(3) Organ and tissue transplantation includes the transplant surgery and those activities directly related to the transplantation. These activities may include:

(a) evaluation of the patient as a potential transplant candidate;

(b) pre-transplant preparation including histo-compatibility testing procedures;

(c) post surgical hospitalization;

(d) outpatient care, including Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications deemed necessary for maintenance or because of resulting complications.

History: 53-2-201, 53-6-113, MCA; IMP, 53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-141, MCA; NEW, 1987 MAR p. 907, Eff. 7/1/87; AMD, 1991 MAR p. 2049, Eff. 11/1/91; AMD, 1993 MAR p. 1367, Eff. 6/25/93; TRANS, from SRS, 2000 MAR p. 481; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 1806, Eff. 10/16/09.