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Educate Yourself on Moderate Sedation Documentation, Guidelines

Find clarity when reporting moderate sedation. Moderate sedation is a drug-induced state of depressed consciousness in which the patient is able to respond purposefully to verbal commands, whether alone or in combination with light tactical stimulation. Moderate sedation services must be provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service that the [...]
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