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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.
Best Answer: Anesthesia billing is complicated. We charge by units-there are base units, which vary by procedure, and time units, which are usually one every 15 minutes. The total number of units is multiplied by the unit charge for a total bill.So, it depends on what you're having done, how long it takes, and what that particular anesthesia group's unit charge is.My guess for your situation: $500-750 range, if it is truly an hour.E: How much does it cost for general anesthesia? I am having surgery to remove a lump in my armpit and they will do a biopsy of another lump at the same time.