Documentation Requirements for CDT code D9248 - Non-Intravenous Conscious Sedation
The safety of our members is of paramount importance when administering non-intravenous conscious sedation as a part of treatment. As a reminder, any provider using non-intravenous conscious sedation must maintain a current permit to do so. When using CDT code D9248, the American Dental Association (ADA) Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists requires documentation in the form of a written, time-oriented anesthetic record be maintained. Each of the following components must be included in the ...
Utilization Management
The safety of our members is of paramount importance when administering non-intravenous conscious sedation as a part of treatment. As a reminder, any provider using non-intravenous conscious sedation must maintain a current permit to do so. When using CDT code D9248, the American Dental Association (ADA) Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists requires documentation in the form of a written, time-oriented anesthetic record be maintained. Each of the following components must be included in the ... |
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Documenting a Member's Preferred Language
MCNA believes that clear and accurate health information is essential to the delivery of quality oral health care. One way we assist your office is by offering interpretation assistance for MCNA members with limited English proficiency. If your office encounters a member whose primary language is not English or faces other communication barriers, it is important that you clearly document his or her preferred language in the dental record. Having a record of the member's preferred language is a required component of member dental record keeping standards. MCNA can arrange for interpreter services, including interpretation of American Sign Language (ASL), to help ensure that dental care and treatment is ...
Your Practice
MCNA believes that clear and accurate health information is essential to the delivery of quality oral health care. One way we assist your office is by offering interpretation assistance for MCNA members with limited English proficiency. If your office encounters a member whose primary language is not English or faces other communication barriers, it is important that you clearly document his or her preferred language in the dental record. Having a record of the member's preferred language is a required component of member dental record keeping standards. MCNA can arrange for interpreter services, including interpretation of American Sign Language (ASL), to help ensure that dental care and treatment is ... |
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