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Question about Locum Tenens, Q6 modifier. We have not used a locum tenen before. Would the Q6 go after every charge on the physician's charge sheet or only on the office visit.
Example:
99213 Q6
71020 Q6
70120 Q6
I can not find anything that will clarify this.
Thanks in advance.
 
Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 1 has guidelines on billing for locum tenens.

"The regular physician identifies the services as substitute physician services
meeting the requirements of this section by entering HCPCS code modifier Q6
(service furnished by a locum tenens physician) after the procedure code. When
Form CMS-1500 is next revised, provision will be made to identify the substitute
physician by entering his/her unique physician identification number (UPIN) or
NPI when required to the carrier upon request".
 
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