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I refuse a vasectomy with local anesthesia and will only do it under general anesthesia. what reasons could a doctor state for general anesthesia to be medically necessary for this procedure for insurance to cover when local is the accepted standard?

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If your physician decides that a patient is unable to undergo a surgical procedure under local anesthesia due to extreme anxiety or fear, then general anesthesia would be warranted. Discuss this option with your physician as well as your anesthesiologist.

Answered 4/10/2021

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