Wiki Billing for locums

[Cothran]

I have a cardiovascular clinic that would like to add a cardiologist temporarily to cover hospital call. Can we bill this as a locums under the surgeon in the clinic even though they are different specialties, i.e. cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon and cardiologist? Thanks for any input!

 

[erjones147]

See if HCPCS modifier -Q6 applies to the arrangement you are describing. Whose NPI are you going to bill under?

 

[cheermom68]

Make sure you read the Medicare Locum Tenens guidelines. Locums cannot be used in the situation that you describe. They are used to take the place of a provider who is returning. They are not to be used for short staffing. In my opinion, you will need to credential the physician.