cchlavac
Guest
Looking for some information about this modifier. Can it be used alone or would it be used in conjunction with another anesthesia modifier, i.e. QZ, since it is informational only?
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Wiki QS Modifier
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mcnaryk
Guru
We report QS along with our other anesthesia modifiers (QX/QZ/QK, P3, etc). I don't think sequencing matters, but we do the QS, then the QX/QK/QZ and then physical status. I hope this helps!
cchlavac
Guest
Thanks so much. That is exactly what I was looking for.
aaron.lucas
Expert
I would also double check with your payer as far as the order. Under NJ PIP, the QK/QX modifiers confer a 50% payment reduction, so the doctor gets half and the nurse gets the other half. In those cases you would want that first, then the QS since payment altering mods should go first. Just something else to think about, depending on where you are.
twizzle
Guest
QS modifier
Don't forget that QS, G8 and G9 are only used for MCR patients. We sequence them after QX or whatever. Also, the other poster mentioned then adding the P1 or whatever physical status modifier but these are not used for MCR patients as MCR does not recognize them.
Don't forget that QS, G8 and G9 are only used for MCR patients. We sequence them after QX or whatever. Also, the other poster mentioned then adding the P1 or whatever physical status modifier but these are not used for MCR patients as MCR does not recognize them.
ceesh2009
Guest
modifier QS
the sequencing does matter
for instance you code for a CRNA using MAC ANES w/ Medicare patients as follows 66984 QZQS
for other insurance you simply use QZ noting the CRNA -- General or MAC
However if patient has Medicare and an MD admins the ANES using MAC it is coded
66984 AA QS
certain payors require just the AA modifier - ie Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
hope that will help
the sequencing does matter
for instance you code for a CRNA using MAC ANES w/ Medicare patients as follows 66984 QZQS
for other insurance you simply use QZ noting the CRNA -- General or MAC
However if patient has Medicare and an MD admins the ANES using MAC it is coded
66984 AA QS
certain payors require just the AA modifier - ie Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
hope that will help
brownnd28
New
I would like to know if someone I can prove that Medicare is the only carrier that needs/wants the QS modifier. QS modifer is going out on all of our MAC procedure, Medical Mutual is underpaying our claims due to not going past the second modifier spot.Please HElp
clefever
Guest
We use QS,G8 Modifiers with ALL Insurance @ our Hospital. Not just Medicare.