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Modifier QW

Medicare-specific / other

Modifier QW. CLIA-waived test — must be first-listed; a valid CLIA certificate number must appear on the claim. No payment change; prevents denials.

Reference only — CPT descriptors are AMA-copyrighted (paraphrased). Payment percentages and acceptance vary by payer; verify against the current CPT/HCPCS files and payer policy.

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