Definition
The charge for anesthesia services during a procedure, calculated based on time units (typically 15-minute increments) plus base units for the type of procedure. Anesthesia fees range from $500 for minor procedures to $3,000+ for complex surgeries. Verify your anesthesiologist is in-network before any procedure.
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