Changing the Way We Code Moderate (Conscious) Sedation
The 2017 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding will involve a change regarding moderate (conscious) sedation. Under conscious sedation, patients can purposefully respond to verbal commands. Airway or cardiovascular support is not required, and the patient's own breathing is sufficie....
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