MELD Score
Estimates 90-day mortality and transplant priority.
What is MELD Score?
Estimates 90-day mortality and transplant priority. MELD Score is intended for use in: Adults.
How to Use the MELD Score Calculator
- Enter Total bilirubin in mg/dL.
- Enter INR.
- Enter Creatinine in mg/dL.
- Enter Dialysis ≥ twice in the past week (or ≥ 24h CVVHD).
- Click Calculate to see your result and interpretation.
Formula & Version
This calculator uses formula version 1.0, last reviewed September 2026.
Clinical Considerations & Limitations
- For actual transplant-list allocation, MELD-Na (or MELD 3.0) is now used instead of the classic MELD shown here.
- Formula independently re-verified against Kamath 2001 / OPTN policy during the STEP 4 QA review; a missing upper cap at 40 (only the floor of 6 was previously enforced) was found and fixed.
References
- Kamath PS et al., Hepatology 2001;33:464-470; OPTN policy for the 4.0 creatinine cap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MELD Score?
Estimates 90-day mortality and transplant priority.
Who is MELD Score intended for?
Adults. Always confirm applicability to your specific patient before use.
What are the limitations of MELD Score?
For actual transplant-list allocation, MELD-Na (or MELD 3.0) is now used instead of the classic MELD shown here. Formula independently re-verified against Kamath 2001 / OPTN policy during the STEP 4 QA review; a missing upper cap at 40 (only the floor of 6 was previously enforced) was found and fixed.
What formula or reference does MELD Score use?
Kamath PS et al., Hepatology 2001;33:464-470; OPTN policy for the 4.0 creatinine cap
Is MELD Score a diagnosis?
No. MELD Score produces a score or estimate to support clinical decision-making — it is not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside full clinical judgement.
