92400 ANAESTHESIA, CONSCIOUS SEDATION

90000	GENERAL SERVICES
92000	ANAESTHESIA
92400	ANAESTHESIA, CONSCIOUS SEDATION
Additional Information:	Add'l Info:	Anaesthesia, Conscious Sedation - a medically controlled state of depressed consciousness that allows protective reflexes to be maintained, retains the patient's ability to maintain a patent airway independently and continuously and permits appropriate response by the patient to physical stimulation or verbal command, e.g.., "open your eyes". (includes pre-anaesthetic evaluation and post anaesthetic follow-up) Any technique leading to these conditions in a patient would fall within this category of service. Conscious sedation is a varied technique which can require different levels of monitoring, in accordance with the Regulatory Authority Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anaesthesia in Dental Practice. The Guidelines should be consulted and observed.
92410	Nitrous Oxide Time is measured from the placement of the inhalation device and terminates with the removal of the inhalation device
92420	Oral Sedation Sedation sufficient to require monitored care. Time is measured from the start of patient monitoring to release from the treatment/recovery room
92440	Parenteral Conscious Sedation (regardless of method -IM or IV)