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Choose the Correct Modifier for CRNA Service

Published on Mon Jul 18, 2016

Question: Which modifier should we use when CRNAs are involved in a case? Ohio Subscriber Answer: You have two modifiers to consider when reporting a CRNA’s service. They are: QX – CRNA service: with medical direction by a physician QZ – CRNA service: without medical direction by a physician. Medical direction occurs when an anesthesiologist is involved in up to four concurrent [...]
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