Anesthesia
Medicare covers anesthesia services based on where you get them
Description
The anesthesia service must be associated with the underlying medical or surgical service, and you may have to pay an additional copayment to the facility.
Coverage details
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers anesthesia services you get as a hospital inpatient.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
covers anesthesia services you get as an outpatient in a hospital or a patient in a freestanding
ambulatory surgical center
.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for the anesthesia services you get from a doctor or certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service