Forum - Questions & Answers
Jan 9th, 2015 - rmakiya
Lab QW modifier
Do I have to append the QW modifier for waived tests if I have a PPMP CLIA certificate?
Jan 9th, 2015 - Jsmith201400 25
re: Lab QW modifier
http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CLIA/downloads/types_of_clia_certificates.pdf
Per CMS guidelines that certificate allows you to perform clia waived tests also. So the answer is yes, if you are performing a test that is clia waived.