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Modifier Madness:

Know These Modifier QW Dos and Don’ts

Published on Tue Jun 04, 2024

Hint: Check the CLIA list every time you’re submitting a new lab test. Some coding modifiers have become fairly self-explanatory over time, thanks to simple descriptors (think modifier 50, Bilateral procedure). Others, however, can be fraught with confusion — and for many coders, modifier QW (CLIA waived test) is right up there among the most puzzling. To get a handle [...]
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