Anthem walks back anesthesia coverage policy after backlash

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review)

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has walked back a controversial policy capping the amount of time it would reimburse providers for anesthesia services.

In November, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans in Connecticut, New York and Missouri said they would implement Physician Work Time Values set by CMS for anesthesia reimbursement. Anthem said it would not pay for anesthesia services billed beyond the minutes recommended by CMS. Continue reading here…

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