tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2023 Issue Q2

Reader Questions: Avoid This Locum Tenens Mistake

Question: We have a surgeon who left our practice, and we’re wondering if we can still use his services “on call” under a locum tenens arrangement. Could you please explain the rules on this point? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: No. You should reserve locum tenens for providers who are intending to return to work. The Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 1 discusses how locum tenens can be used: “A ‘continuous period of covered visit services’ begins with the first day on which the substitute physician or physical therapist provides covered visit services to Medicare Part...

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