Beginning April 1, Medicare began covering intestinal transplants for some patients at three U.S. transplant centers. According to a memorandum by the Health Care Financing Administration, Medicare now covers intestinal transplantation for the restoration of intestinal function in patients with irreversible intestinal failure. Transplants are covered only when performed for patients who have failed total parenteral nutrition. In February 1999, UPMC asked Medicare to cover the procedure. UPMC pioneered intestinal transplantation in May 1990.
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