AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 132

A CRNA is personally performing a case without supervision of an anesthesiologist. What modifier is reported for the CRNA services?

Answer options

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, QZ, which indicates that the CRNA is providing services without supervision. The other modifiers, such as QX, QY, and QS, imply various levels of supervision or collaboration with an anesthesiologist, making them inappropriate for this scenario.