Bill > S03820

This bill requires health insurance policies in New York State to provide comprehensive coverage for anesthesia services throughout the entire duration of a medical procedure, with specific detailed provisions. The bill mandates that insurers cover anesthesia as defined by the American Medical Association's current procedural terminology codes, and explicitly prohibits imposing time limits on anesthesia services. Anesthesia time is precisely defined as the period from when the anesthesia provider begins preparing the patient in the operating room until the patient can be safely placed under post-anesthesia care, which includes potential brief interruptions in continuous care. The bill specifies that payment for anesthesia services shall be calculated using standard medical billing practices, including base units plus time units (in intervals no longer than 15 minutes) multiplied by an agreed-upon conversion factor. The legislation applies to various types of health insurance policies, including individual, group, hospital service, and medical expense indemnity corporations, effectively standardizing anesthesia coverage across different insurance platforms in the state. By removing potential time restrictions on anesthesia services, the bill aims to ensure patients receive comprehensive and uninterrupted anesthesia care during medical procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3820