The medicare companies bare the clinical trial expenses based on the guide lines of CMS. The CMS has determined two modifiers Qo and Q1 to differentiate between regular and investigational clinical trials. Qo designates the investigational clinical trials where as Q1 designates routine clinical trials. These modifiers are used on outpatient provider claims for the items provided in clinical trial studies. These modifiers play a crucial role in billing the clinical trials which strictly adheres the guidelines of CMS. The clinical trial should strictly include investigation device exception number if category A and category B devices are used in the medical trials.
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