LOCUM TENENS: Track Locum Tenens Billing Or Face Audits

Why This Topic Matters

Proper handling of temporary physician coverage affects claim accuracy, documentation retention, and audit risk. Readers who bill for covered physician absences need to understand the administrative requirements and the boundaries of the locum tenens arrangement.

Article Sections

1. Use computerization, special file for temp doctor

   Introduces the general topic of temporary physician coverage and the need for organized tracking of related claims and records.

2. Keep Copies Of Locums' Claims

   Describes recordkeeping approaches used to maintain a separate file or electronic tracking method for temporary physician claims.

3. Mind Your Q Modifiers

   Discusses the need to distinguish two billing modifiers associated with different temporary coverage arrangements.

4. Remember: Doctors Only

   Notes limits on when locum tenens billing is appropriate and identifies categories of coverage situations that fall outside the discussion.