92329 Each additional unit over eight

GENERAL SERVICES

ANAESTHESIA

Anaesthesia, Deep Sedation - a controlled state of depressed consciousness accompanied by partial
loss of protective reflexes, including inability to respond purposefully to verbal command. These
states apply to any technique that has depressed the patient beyond conscious sedation except
general anaesthesia. Any intravenous technique leading to these conditions in a patient including
neuroleptanalgesia or anaesthesia, regardless of route of administration, would fall within this
category of service. (includes pre-anaesthetic evaluation and post anaesthetic follow-up)

Provision of facilities, equipment and support services for deep sedation when provided by a
separate practitioner