Barton Associates: Billing for Locum Tenens Services

Locum tenens staffing is a growing trend in health care and many professionals are curious about the specifics of the service. Raemarie Jimenez, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CANPC, CRHC, is AAPC’s director of education and was recently an expert source for Barton Associates, a locum tenens company for its article on billing.

“Medicaid billing guidelines typically mirror Medicare rules; however, you may want to review your state’s requirements to be sure. Also Medicare and Medicaid rules are subject to change, so be sure to check with your Medicare Administrative Contractor with any billing related questions.”