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Wiki Using q6 modifier for locum coverage

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Our group is starting to use quite few locum's for coverage. We had used the Q6 modifier many years ago. Does anyone know if it is still a valid modifier with CMS? I have searched the website but can't find anything current.
 
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Modifier Q6 Fact Sheet

Information about modifier Q6.

Definition: Services furnished by a locum tenens physician.
Appropriate Usage

When a physician agrees to see patients of another physician under arrangements of the original physician*

The regular physician is not available to see patients*

The patient arranges or seeks service of their regular physician*

Short term coverage provided, under 60 days*

The physician seeing the patient is not in practice for themselves, or employed as part of another practice

Inappropriate Usage

When the physician is covering for an absence of a long term*

When the physician is in the same group

CMS Resources
CMS Internet-Only Manual, Publication*100-04 Chapter 1*, Section 30.2.11
Note: The regular physician maintains the records, and states who saw the patient that day by name and National Provider Identifier (NPI).
 
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