What are the levels of office-based surgery?
The levels of surgery are divided into four categories based on the level of anesthesia administered to the patient. • Level I (Rule 64B8-9.009(3), F.A.C.) – No drug-induced alteration of consciousness other than minimal pre-operative tranquilization of the patient and/or the use of local or oral medication that does not alter the consciousness of the patient. • Level II (Rule 64B8-9.009(4), F.A.C.) – Any surgery where the patient is placed in a state which allows the patient to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining adequate cardio-respiratory function and the ability to respond purposefully to verbal command and/or tactile stimulation. • Level IIA (Rule 64B8-9.009(5), F.A.C.) – Any Level II surgery with a maximum planned duration of five minutes or less and in which chances of complications requiring hospitalization are remote. • Level III (Rule 64B8-9.009(6), F.A.C.) – Any surgery which involves, or reasonably should require, the use of a general anesthesia or major conduc
