UHC: Anesthesia Services – reminder

wchinsightsDecember 5, 2020June 28, 2023

In alignment with the CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage does not allow separate reimbursement for anesthetic agents (Lidocaine, Marcaine, Bupivacaine, etc.) in an office-based (POS 11) setting. Per the NCCI manual, these services are integral and not separately reimbursable from the main procedure.