QXHCPCS Level II

Crna service: with medical direction by a physician

Usage notes
Append to a CRNA's anesthesia claim when the CRNA service was furnished with medical direction by a physician.
Common mistakes
Pairing QX on the CRNA line without a corresponding QK or QY line from the directing physician, creating a mismatched claim pair.

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Frequently asked questions

What does modifier QX mean?

Crna service: with medical direction by a physician

When do I use modifier QX?

Append to a CRNA's anesthesia claim when the CRNA service was furnished with medical direction by a physician.

What's a common mistake with modifier QX?

Pairing QX on the CRNA line without a corresponding QK or QY line from the directing physician, creating a mismatched claim pair.

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