Mod 82 and mod Q6....
Hi all,I have a question that needs to be clarified ? What is the difference between modifier 82 and modifier Q6?In which case we can use this modifiers, can u provide with examples ?regards,Jay.
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Modifier Q6 is used with Medicare to indicate a locum tenens physician.Modifier 82 is Assistant Surgeon (when qualified resident surgeon not available).
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Hi steve,U have just told the definition?what i want is....local tenen is the one who does the services when the physician is not there, like that mod 82 explains the same .....In which circumstances...
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No, they are not even close to the same.Locum tenens is a specific situation where a doctor, who does not have his own practice, substitutes for your provider while your provider is on vacation, is...
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Hi sharon,I know who is an assistant surgeon?My question is mod 82-assistant surgeon performs qualified resident surgeon not available.mod Q6 - local tenen is also a surgeon who does the service when...
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That's not the definition of a locum tenens. Maybe that's why you're confused. You can't give an example of something that can't exist.
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I hate to say this, but this looks like a service was provided. Without any additional data all we can do is speculate and based on this speculation, I believe the claim was sent to Medicare or...
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Quote:mod Q6 - local tenen is also a surgeon who does the service when a qualified resident surgeon not available.In case you missed it, let me make it clear. What you wrote (quoted above) is NOT the...
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Hi all,sorry i was away...anyway thanks for all ur reply, i have made myself clear..steve - thanks for ur prompt reply regards,Jay.
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Medicare has to be notified when a Locum Tenen is "substituting" for a provider. The Q6 identifies the contractual period and appears on all the Locum's billing.Modifier 82 happens when the situation...
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