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Remember Anesthesia Modifiers Are Only for Anesthesia Practitioners

Published on Fri Oct 24, 2025

Question: A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) administered anesthesia during a laparoscopy but was “supervised” by the gynecologist performing the procedure, instead of an anesthesiologist. Should I append modifier QZ when I report the CRNA’s services? Codify Subscriber Rationale: Modifier QZ (Crna service: without medical direction by a physician) would not be an appropriate choice in this situation because you are [...]
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