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Note: Do not use these HCPCS modiï¬ers if the provider of service is a Qualiï¬ ed Nonphysician Anesthetist. 1  or AA. â¢ AA : Anesthesia service personally performed by the anesthesiologist. â¢ QY: Medical direction of one Qualiï¬ed Nonphysician Anesthetist by an anesthesiologist.
What is anesthesia?Anesthesia is the use of medications and close monitoring to provide comfort and maintain vital life functions during surgery or other medical procedures. Medication use and close monitoring assist in controlling breathing, blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm, and blood flow. Your anesthesia specialist, whether it is an anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist, is responsible .