tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2006 Issue 3

READER QUESTIONS: Don't Count on Drug for Sedation Level

Question: What are some examples of drugs that commonly fall within the categories of -light,- -moderate,- and -deep- sedation? Texas Subscriber Answer: -Light- sedation usually involves drugs such as oral Xanax, or perhaps small doses of Versed alone. -Moderate- sedation often involves a narcotic in addition to Versed or a similar agent. For -deep- sedation, physicians may use etomidate, propofol, ketamine or brevital.Remember: The kind of drug used isn't a foolproof determinant for the level of sedation administered. Depending on the amount of the drug used, the physician can easily move from one level to the...

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