Wiki Doctor can’t practice….

[Cegsway]

Is there a code to let the carriers know the treating physician will have someone covering her while she has an emergency and can’t practice for an extended period?

Thanks in advance for you help.

 

[sls314]

Is there a code to let the carriers know the treating physician will have someone covering her while she has an emergency and can’t practice for an extended period?

Thanks in advance for you help.

If you're talking about billing for a Locum, the Q6 modifier can be used for up to 60 continuous days.

Here's the CMS transmittal on Locum Tenens billing: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/downloads/R1486CP.pdf