decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 7 (July)
Locum tenens is not the answer when a physician passes away
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Article Overview
This short Medicare billing article is aimed at coders, billers, and practice managers who need to understand what happens when a physician has passed away and how substitute billing arrangements are affected. It summarizes guidance from CMS and Medicare contractors, with references to locum tenens, reciprocal billing, fee-for-time compensation arrangements, and provider enrollment identifiers.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers recognize a special billing situation that affects claim submission, provider enrollment status, and whether substitute billing arrangements can be used after a physician’s death.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare contractor guidance addresses billing after a physician’s death
- How locum tenens, reciprocal billing, and fee-for-time compensation are discussed in the article
- Which CMS and contractor resources are referenced for further review
- Why provider enrollment identifiers are relevant in this scenario
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Physician office administrators
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