tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 27

Reader Questions: Clarify Temp Services Using Modifier Q6

Question: Our regular internist is taking some time off, and a temporary internist takes her place while she's gone. What code should I use to indicate that certain services were performed by the substitute internist?Answer: The general rule, particularly for Medicare, is to use modifier Q6 (Service furnished by a locum tenens physician) when billing for substitutes. Locum tenens reporting guidelines govern all services provided to Medicare patients by a substitute physician. The modifier simply tells Medicare that the services were actually provided by a locum tenens physician.Rule of thumb: You must append this modifier to every...

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