Surgical Services
Patient Guide
About Anesthesia
At the request of your surgeon and with your approval, physicians
and certified nurse anesthetists from University Anesthesiologists,
Inc. will provide all required anesthesia during your surgery. We
want to assure you that as our patient, you will receive the best
care from your anesthesia team.
Billing and Insurance
Please be advised that University Anesthesiologists, Inc. accepts
the following insurance: Medicare, Rhode Island Blue Cross and Blue
Shield, Blue Chip, Medical Assistance, United Healthcare of New
England, CHAMPUS, Rite Care and Neighborhood Health Plan.
Patients are responsible for any co-payments and deductibles when
applicable. Certain plans designate some services as "non-covered,"
and you may be responsible for these services. Additionally, Blue
Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island deems some pain management
services not covered, and you may be responsible for all or a portion
of these services.
Patients with a medical plan that is not listed above should contact
their insurance carrier. We cannot guarantee that there will be
no balance billing if you are not fully covered under your plan.
Please feel free to contact our billing office with questions at
401-722-5714.
The type of surgical procedure, the duration of your surgery, and
the extent of monitoring determine your anesthetic fee. Our fee
for the ten most common surgical procedures ranges from $700 to
$3,000. The complexity of your operation may affect these charges.
The physicians or the physician's assistant in the anesthesia department
will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have about
your anesthesia care at the time of your pre-admission interview.
If you would like to speak with a member of University Anesthesiologists,
Inc., please call 401-521-6501 or 401-793-4575.
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