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Based on considerable research of the literature and discussions with a noted hematologist at the National Institutes of Health, HCFA is not able to confirm the allegations that there is a medical justification for maintaining sustained hematocrit levels above 36%
Program Memorandum. Intermediaries/Carriers. HCFA Pub 60 A/B. Rev. AB-97-8. 05-97. Retrieval Title: AB-97-8.60. SUBJECT: Hematocrit Levels for Erythropoietin (EPO)