Anesthesia Modifier QK, Modifier QS, Modifier QX, Modifier QY & Modifier QZ

Anesthesia Modifier QK, Modifier QS, Modifier QX, Modifier QY & Modifier QZ

This billing guide explains how to modifier QK, modifier QS, Modifier QX, Modifier QY, and Modifier QZ for anesthesia services. Below the official descriptions and billing guidelines. Click on a link to go to section of this article. Modifier QK Description Billing Guidelines Modifier QS Description Billing Guidelines Modifier QX Description Billing Guidelines Modifier QY…

CPT 00170 | Anesthesia Intraoral Procedures (Including Biopsy)

CPT 00170 | Anesthesia Intraoral Procedures (Including Biopsy)

CPT code 00170 can be reported when an anesthesia provider performs an anesthesia service during an intraoral procedure on a patient. A biopsy is included in this procedure. Description The official description of the 00170 CPT code is: “Anesthesia for intraoral procedures, including biopsy; not otherwise specified.“ Billing Guidelines The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)…

CPT 00164 | Anesthesia For Soft Tissue Biopsy Of The Nose & Accessory Sinuses

CPT 00164 | Anesthesia For Soft Tissue Biopsy Of The Nose & Accessory Sinuses

CPT code 00164 can be reported when an anesthesia provider performs an anesthesia service during a soft tissue biopsy of a patient’s nose and accessory sinuses. Description The official description of the 00164 CPT code is: “Anesthesia for procedures on nose and accessory sinuses; biopsy, soft tissue.“ The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) assigned four…

CPT 00162 | Anesthesia For Radical Surgery On Nose & Accessory Sinuses

CPT 00162 | Anesthesia For Radical Surgery On Nose & Accessory Sinuses

CPT code 00162 can be reported when an anesthesia provider performs an anesthesia service during radical surgeries on a patient’s nose and accessory sinuses. Description The official description of the 00162 CPT code is: “Anesthesia for procedures on nose and accessory sinuses; radical surgery.“ The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) assigned seven base units to…

CPT 00160 | Anesthesia For Nose & Accessory Sinuses Procedures

CPT 00160 | Anesthesia For Nose & Accessory Sinuses Procedures

CPT code 00160 can be reported when an anesthesia provider performs an anesthesia service during procedures on a patient’s nose and accessory sinuses. Only report his code if the procedure is not otherwise specified. Description The official description of the 00160 CPT code is: “Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and accessory sinuses; not otherwise…

CPT 00148 | Anesthesia For Ophthalmoscopy Procedures

CPT 00148 | Anesthesia For Ophthalmoscopy Procedures

CPT code 00148 can be reported when an anesthesia provider performs an anesthesia service during ophthalmoscopy procedures on a patient’s eye. Description The official description of the 00148 CPT code is: “Anesthesia for procedures on the eye; ophthalmoscopy.” The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) assigned four base units to CPT 00148. Procedure An anesthesia provider…