An anesthesiologist supervised a nurse anesthetist (CRNA) providing MAC anesthesia. Which modifier/modifiers is/are applied to the procedure code and placed on the claim for the anesthesiologist?

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The anesthesiologist supervised the CRNA, and so modifier QS is appropriate to indicate medical direction. Modifier QY should also be added to indicate that the anesthesiologist was present and personally performed the oversight during the procedure.

An Anesthesiologist Supervised a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Providing MAC Anesthesia