1)
QualChoice
will not cover anesthesiologist supervision of more than four concurrent
procedures. Modifier AD will result in denial.
2)
QK and QY
describe anesthesiologist supervision of a CRNA performing anesthesia services.
These modifiers pay at a reduced rate.
3)
QX describes
CRNA services that are supervised by an anesthesiologist. This modifier pays at
a reduced rate.
4)
Modifiers AA,
QS, QZ, G8, and G9 do not influence payment.
5)
Modifiers P1,
P2, and P6 do not influence payment. Modifier P3 adds one unit, modifier P4
adds two units, and modifier P5 adds three units.