Asked by Tshegofatso Matseba on May 25, 2024

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What symbol next to a CPT code tells you that moderate sedation is included in the procedure?

A) Blue triangle
B) Green arrows
C) Bull's-eye
D) Lightning bolt
E) Red dot

Moderate Sedation

A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation, without interventions required to maintain a patent airway.

Bull's-Eye

The center of a target, often used metaphorically to denote a precise hit or the exact achievement of an objective.

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Taneika Francis-GrossMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The bull's-eye symbol next to a CPT code indicates that moderate sedation is included in the procedure.