Wiki qw modifier

[smaher82]

HI

Our medicaid claims are getting denied for invalid modifer. We are using the apropriate code that does require a qw. Is anybody else seeing this? Is is correct to remove the qw?

 

[jgf-CPC]

Here in Georgia we cannot bill any modifiers to Medicaid. I don't know where you are from. Check into that.

 

[tobieforte]

Where are you from? In Louisiana we have no MD modifiers. What are you billing?

 

[mhstrauss]

HI

Our medicaid claims are getting denied for invalid modifer. We are using the apropriate code that does require a qw. Is anybody else seeing this? Is is correct to remove the qw?

Can you post more info about the service performed and the denial?

Also, there is an earlier thread that has a link to a CMS transmittal that you may find helpful.
https://www.aapc.com/memberarea/forums/showthread.php?t=4536

 

[ajs]

HI

Our medicaid claims are getting denied for invalid modifer. We are using the apropriate code that does require a qw. Is anybody else seeing this? Is is correct to remove the qw?

The QW modifier is generally for Medicare claims, not Medicaid. It is to indicate CLIA waived tests. Just don't use it for Medicaid claims and you should be ok.

 

[kathy a]

I have used the QW modifier on Medicare claims-not Medicaid.
Kathy Albert,CPC

 

[plainjane]

Should -QW be used on non-Medicare claims?