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The anesthesiologist and the Qualiï¬ed Nonphysician Anesthetist can bill separately for anesthesia. services they personally perform. In cases of medical direction, both the anesthesiologist and the Qualiï¬ed. Nonphysician Anesthetist would bill Medicare for their component of the procedure.
How often is it covered? Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers anesthesia services provided by a hospital if you're an inpatient. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers anesthesia services provided by a hospital if you're an outpatient or by a freestanding ambulatory surgical center if you're a patient.