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Lab Modifiers:

Here's Your Refresher on Modifier QW Usage

Published on Tue Jan 27, 2015

Be aware of how it can affect your reimbursement. Modifier QW (CLIA waived test) is an informational HCPCS modifier appended to lab service codes that are on the CLIA waived test list. Remember these points when considering whether to include modifier QW on your claim: Modifier QW does not change your reimbursement. It does attest that the practice recognizes that [...]
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