HCPCS/CPT QX
Updated 2/16/2025

Qualified non-physician anesthetist service with physician medical direction

Description

This modifier indicates that a qualified non-physician anesthetist, such as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), is providing anesthesia services under the medical direction of a physician. This collaboration ensures that the anesthesia care is supervised and meets the necessary clinical standards for patient safety and efficacy.