New York S03820 mandates health insurance policies to cover anesthesia for the full duration of a procedure.

New York S03820 requires health insurance policies to include coverage for anesthesia for the entire duration of a procedure for which a licensed medical practitioner has issued an order. The bill prohibits insurers from imposing time limits on the payment of anesthesia services. Payment for these services is defined by prevailing medical coding and billing standards, including American Medical Association's current procedural terminology codes. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S03820 mandates health insurance policies to cover anesthesia for the full duration of a procedure.

New York S03820 requires health insurance policies to include coverage for anesthesia for the entire duration of a procedure for which a licensed medical practitioner has issued an order. The bill prohibits insurers from imposing time limits on the payment of anesthesia services. Payment for these services is defined by prevailing medical coding and billing standards, including American Medical Association's current procedural terminology codes. The act takes effect immediately.