The self-transfusion «cell savers» is considered for payment in the following surgeries:
A. General Surgery
1. Liver Resections
2. Bridges for splenectomy
3. Vascular surgery
4. Aneurysm
5. Liver Transplant
6. Kidney Transplant
7. Aortobifemoral graft
B. Orthopedics
1. Open reduction and fixation of pelvic fractures
2. Hip Replacement
3. Knee Replacement
4. Scoliosis (correction)
C. Thoracic surgery
1. Aortic aneurysm
2. Cardiac Transplant
3. Replacement or repair of heart valves
4. Aortocoronary bypass
D. Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. Ectopic pregnancy
2. Premature separation of placenta
3. Placenta accreta
E. Trauma
1. Aneurysm (cranial and aortic)
2. Lacerations of larger vessels
3. Liver fracture
4. Kidney Fracture
