Webinar Description: Locum tenens arrangements are essential for filling gaps in healthcare staffing, but they also come with complex compliance guidelines. In this webinar, we will provide auditors with a thorough understanding of the compliance regulations governing locum tenens services, focusing on ensuring accurate billing and adherence to Medicare and payer-specific rules. This session will equip auditors with the tools to identify compliance risks and implement best practices for monitoring locum tenens arrangements. Learning Objectives: Understand the Basics of Locum Tenens: Learn what locum tenens services are, when they are used, and how to identify them in healthcare claims. Medicare and Payer Guidelines: Gain in-depth knowledge of Medicare’s specific rules for locum tenens, including the 60-day rule and modifiers used for billing these services. Billing Compliance Best Practices: Identify the common compliance risks associated with locum tenens billing and documentation, and learn best practices to mitigate these risks.
NAMAS presentations are submitted for approval to the AAPC and requested for 1 credit hour for Core A and all applicable certifications, including CPMA.
