Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Anesthesia?
Yes. Medicare covers anesthesia services based on where you get them.
Yes: Parts A and B
Source: Medicare.gov, Anesthesia, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Parts A and B
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Part A deductible 2026
- $1,736 per benefit period (CMS)
- Medicare.gov page
- Anesthesia
Description
Anesthesia is a type of medication that keeps you from feeling pain during surgery or other medical procedures.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers anesthesia services you get as a hospital inpatient.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers anesthesia services you get as an outpatient in a hospital or a patient in a freestanding ambulatory surgical center.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for the anesthesia services you get from a doctor or certified registered nurse anesthetist. The anesthesia service must be associated with the underlying medical or surgical service, and you may have to pay an additional copayment to the facility.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Anesthesia?
Yes. Medicare covers anesthesia services based on where you get them.
Which part of Medicare covers Anesthesia?
Medicare.gov lists Anesthesia under Parts A and B.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Anesthesia?
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Does Medicare Cover Anesthesia?
Yes. Medicare covers anesthesia services based on where you get them.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi