What does the QZ Modifier Really Mean?

October 29, 2019

An article co-authored by EHC principal Howard Greenfield, MD and published in Anesthesia Business Consultants Anesthesia Fall Communique takes a deep dive into the “QZ” anesthesia modifier.  Once a simple billing modifier, QZ has taken on an increasingly significant role in the provision of anesthesia and the structure of coverage models The article reviews the history of the modifier and the current impact on hospital administrators, anesthesiologists and CRNAs.

 For details, read it here. 

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