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by Destinee Welch 9 min read

How many cases is an anesthesiologist medically supervising?

An anesthesiologist is medically supervising six cases. What modifier is reported for the CRNA's medically directed service? QX A 72 year-old patient is undergoing a corneal transplant.

Can anesthesia be administered by someone other than an anesthesiologist?

The article also states that when anesthesia is administered by someone other than a physician anesthesiologist, those providers should be “directed and supervised by anesthesiologists…”

Why choose a physician anesthesiologist for anesthesia care?

Based on their medical training and education, physician anesthesiologists are uniquely qualified to lead the Anesthesia Care Team in this way. When physician anesthesiologists and anesthetists work together as a team, patients receive high-quality and safe anesthesia care.

What is the modifier for CRNA directly supervised by anesthesiologist?

CRNA directly supervised by anesthesiologist (CRNA directly supervised by the Anesthesiologist supports modifier QX.) who is directing two other cases. (Anesthesiologist was directing two cases, this supports the use of modifier QK.)