Common use of Assistant At Surgery Clause in Contracts

Assistant At Surgery. Services for a Covered Person by an assistant surgeon who actively assists the operating surgeon in the performance of covered Surgery. Benefits will be provided for an assistant at Surgery only if an intern, resident, or house staff member is not available. The condition of the Covered Person or the type of Surgery must require the active assistance of an assistant surgeon as determined by the Carrier. Surgical assistance is not covered when performed by a Professional Provider who himself performs and bills for another surgical procedure during the same operative session.