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Coding Quiz:

Test Yourself When it Comes to Using LT Physicians

Published on Wed Jul 12, 2017

Hint: Don't forget to append a special modifier to LT services. Locum tenens means "(one) holding a place" in Latin. In the medical field, you bring in a LT physician to temporarily replace another physician who cannot be in the office for some reason such as vacation, illness, or maternity leave. Reporting for LT physicians can be tricky. You must [...]
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