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5160-4-21.1 - Anesthesia for neuraxial analgesia for obstetrical services. (Rescind/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Anesthesiology, OB-GYN·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Medicaid has rescinded rule 5160-4-21.1 regarding anesthesia for neuraxial analgesia for obstetrical services, with the final rescission effective January 1, 2017. This rule is no longer active and has been completely removed from Ohio Medicaid policy.
Action Required
No immediate action required - this is historical information. The rule regarding anesthesia for neuraxial analgesia for obstetrical services was rescinded in 2017 and is no longer in effect for Ohio Medicaid claims. Billing teams should ensure they are not referencing this outdated policy for current obstetrical anesthesia billing.