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Billing for Anesthesia

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Anesthesiology·Provider Notice
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Illinois Healthcare and Family Services has updated billing requirements for anesthesia services. The Handbook for Providers of Physician Services Topic 283.1 has been completely rewritten with new billing guidelines that providers must review and implement.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must access the updated Handbook for Providers of Physician Services Topic 283.1 Anesthesia at http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/handbooks/ and review all new billing requirements. Update billing procedures and staff training to comply with the revised anesthesia billing guidelines. Contact Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565 for clarification if needed.

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