End Stage Renal Disease: Rules and Regulations

Are you a provider for a facility treating end stage renal disease (ESRD)? We're here to help. This page includes rules and regulations for operating an ESRD treatment facility in Wisconsin.

Regulatory information

Select a link to learn more:

• CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) State Operations Manual - Find information for states including the certification process, program activities, and complaint procedures.
• Conditions For Coverage For End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities 42 CFR Part 494 - Find information for facilities providing ESRD services, including operations requirements.
• Conditions for Coverage of Suppliers of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Services 42 CFR Part 405 Subpart U - Learn more about coverage of suppliers for ESRD services under Medicare, including:
  • 42 CFR 405.2102 Definitions
  • 42 CFR 405.2110 Designation of ESRD networks
  • 42 CFR 405.2112 ESRD network organizations
  • 42 CFR 405.2113 Medical review board
• ESRD Program Interpretive Guidance, S&C 09-01 (PDF) - Find information on updated guidance from CMS on ESRD.
• Medicare State Operations Manual (Appendix H End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities) (PDF) - Find guidance for surveyors.