Anesthesiologist Services in a Method II CAH

On August 1, CMS issued a transmittal that clarifies payment calculations for anesthesia services performed by an anesthesiologist in a Method II CAH. This article highlights the revision to the “Medicare Claims Processing Manual,” Chapter 4, Section 250.3.2: “Physician Rendering Anesthesia in a Hospital Outpatient Setting.” This revision eliminates the 20% reduction applied to anesthesia services rendered by Anesthesiologists in a Method II CAH, effective for such services on or after January 1, 2008. For more information, click here.