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Find Clarity on Appropriate Modifiers

Published on Fri Mar 28, 2025

Question: I’m preparing a claim involving a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) working without the direction of an anesthesiologist. What modifier would I use in this situation — and what modifiers would I use in other situations with or without direction? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: In this situation, you might need modifier QZ (Crna service: without medical direction by a [...]
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