Locum Tenens, Reciprocal Billing / Substituting for a Physician Who has Left the Practice

Article Overview

This article covers Medicare billing considerations for locum tenens and reciprocal billing when a physician is no longer in the practice, including temporary substitution scenarios, coverage timing, and references to CMS guidance. It is intended for coders, billing staff, compliance personnel, and physician practice administrators who need a general understanding of how these situations are discussed in Medicare policy context. The article focuses on the broad billing framework and related administrative communication with the Medicare carrier.