COB Playbook

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