Common use of Anesthesia Services Clause in Contracts

Anesthesia Services. The administra- tion of an anesthetic agent by injection or inhalation, the purpose and effect of which is to produce surgical anesthesia characterized by muscular relaxation, loss of sensation, or loss of conscious- ness when administered by or under the direction of a physician or dentist in connection with otherwise covered surgery or obstetrical care, or shock therapy. Anesthesia services do not in- clude hypnosis or acupuncture. Appealable issue. Disputed questions of fact which, if resolved in favor of the appealing party, would result in the authorization of CHAMPUS benefits, or approval as an authorized provider in accordance with this part. An appeal- able issue does not exist if no facts are in dispute, if no CHAMPUS benefits would be payable, or if there is no au- thorized provider, regardless of the res- olution of any disputed facts. See § 199.10 for additional information con- cerning the determination of ‘‘appeal- able issue’’ under this part.