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?
Alabama Subscriber
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 [...]
