Services/items provided to a prisoner or patient in state or local custody, however the state or local government, as applicable, meets the requirements in 42 cfr 411.4 (b)

QJ
HCPCS Modifier Code

2023 HCPCS Modifiers
Billable/Valid Code

QJ is a valid 2023 HCPCS Modifier that could be used to indicate Services/items provided to a prisoner or patient in state or local custody, however the state or local government, as applicable, meets the requirements in 42 cfr 411.4 (b).

QJ Modifier has been in effect since Jan 01, 2003.

Short description for QJ HCPCS Modifier code:

Patient in state/locl custod

HCPCS QJ MODIFIER

QJ Modifier information

Modifier:	QJ
Description:	SERVICES/ITEMS PROVIDED TO A PRISONER OR PATIENT IN STATE OR LOCAL CUSTODY, HOWEVER THE STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AS APPLICABLE, MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS IN 42 CFR 411.4 (B)
Effective Date:	Jan 01, 2003
Added Date:	Jan 01, 2003
Coverage code:	`D` - SPECIAL COVERAGE INSTRUCTIONS APPLY
Action code:	`N` - NO MAINTENANCE FOR THIS CODE