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QW modifier
would you need a QW modifier with a 80061 and 83036? I am doing denials and it states that the claim is incomplete or lacks information & in unprocessable? any help would be appreciated. I am new to this and I am not a coder...
re: QW modifier
QW on 83036
http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CLIA/downloads/waivetbl.pdf
QW on 80061 if: {Lipid Panel Reagent Disc} (Whole Blood). A national coverage determination (NCD) exists for this code. See Medicare National Coverage
Determinations Manual, Pub. 100–03, sec. 100.26. This test may be performed using a CLIA–waived test system