How to use anesthesia for Routine Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – Guidelines

Use of Anesthesia Services for Routine Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Policy: The use of anesthesia services to provide sedation and analgesia for patients for routine gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures does not meet Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s medical criteria for coverage except for the following: • Patients with potential for difficult intubation and/or ventilation with a ... Read More