The geographic area designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that is served
by one organ procurement organization (OPO), one or more transplant hospitals, and one or more
donor hospitals. (OPTN Policy Definitions November 2024)
The geographic area designated by CMS that is served by one organ procurement organization (OPO), one or more transplant centers, and one or more donor hospitals. Formerly referred to as Local Service Area or OPO Service Area.
(OPTN Glossary January 2025)
The geographic area designated by the CMS that is served by one organ procurement organization (OPO), one or more transplant centers, and one or more donor hospitals. (OPTN Bylaws July 2024)