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Including Modifiers on Personally Performed Locums

Published on Thu Dec 09, 2021

Question: I know we need to include modifier Q6 for a locum tenens claim. If the physician acting as locums is also personally performing the service, do we also include modifier AA? Wisconsin Subscriber Answer: Yes, you are correct: include both modifiers on the claim. Payment modifier AA (Anesthesia services performed personally by anesthesiologist) should be reported in the first [...]
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