Q0 - JE Part B
Modifier Q0
Investigational clinical service provided in a clinical research study that is in an approved clinical research study
Correct Use
- When an investigational service is performed as part of an approved clinical research study
- Investigational clinical services are defined as those items and services that are being investigated as an objective within study
- Investigational clinical services may include items or services that are approved, unapproved or otherwise covered (or not covered) under Medicare
Incorrect Use
- When service is not part of an approved clinical research study
- When service is not investigative in nature
Resources
- CMS Clinical Trial Policies
- National Coverage Determination for Routine Costs in Clinical Trials (310.1)
- CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)5805
- CMS Change Request (CR) 7012
- CR 8401