Anesthesia is most often provided by an anesthesia care team; this includes an anesthesiologist (MD/DO) and a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Some insurance carriers require the Anesthesiologist and CRNA charges to be on two separate bills. This does not mean you have been charged twice or have a duplicate bill for anesthesia services, but rather that the total amount you are required to pay has been divided in half and assigned to each member of your team equally.

PAA is required by federal and state laws to bill patients for their portion of the balance after it has been assigned by the insurance company. If you’re unable to pay due to financial hardship, please contact our Billing Department at (704) 749-5801 (press 2 and then when prompted press 3) or fill out our Contact Request Form to discuss your account options with us.