tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2007 Issue 28

CODING: Doc On Summer Vacation? Ease Locum Tenens Headaches In 3 Steps

Brush up on the ins and outs of locum tenens billing.Scenario: One of your physicians will be out of the office for an extended period, and a fill-in physician will be taking her place. Follow these expert tips on billing using locum tenens to keep your office in compliance--and in the money--this summer.1. Don't Confuse Q6 And Q5: Locum tenens providers are physicians taking another physician's place temporarily (note: they cannot fill in at a practice for more than 60 consecutive days) because of illness, pregnancy, vacation time or continuing medical education. HCPCS allows you to easily...

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