What do I need to know about IV Sedation, costs and claiming from Medicare
Perth Sleep Dentistry offer the most affordable dental sedation costs in Perth! We use experienced specialist medical anaesthetists, and have state-of-the-art monitoring and diagnostic equipment, so you are in safe hands!
What you need to know:
Medicare item numbers that will apply:
17610: Pre-anaesthesia consultation by anaesthetist
22900: Anaesthesia for extraction of teeth – or
22905: Anaesthesia for restorative dental work
Plus the relevant item number corresponding to the time of the procedure (in the table below)
Medicare Benefits: The Medicare benefits detailed here are a guide only, please contact Medicare directly to confirm the benefit on each item number
Age limit: For IV Sedation this depends on the child, however around 10 or 11 is usually advisable. However with a general anaesthetic any age is appropriate
Full payment for the anaesthetic needs to be paid 7 days before surgery, or at the time of booking
What will it cost?
Our costs for IV Sedation itself is listed below
The medicare rebate is subject to change and can depend on your personal circumstance. The above is the maximum rebate
What do I need to know before surgery?
Before Surgery:
Stop eating and drinking 6 hours before the procedure
Stop drinking water 3 hours before the procedure
Take important medications with a small sip
of water, unless advised otherwise
After Surgery:
You will need a responsible adult to
take you home after the procedure. Your procedure will be cancelled if this
is not arranged prior
You must not drive or operate heavy or dangerous equipment
for 24 hours after the procedure
Ensure you take post-operative medications
and follow instructions as described by the practitioners
What if I have any additional questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions by clicking here our staff are more than happy to help with any of your questions
