Patient in state/locl custod
Full descriptor
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)
Details
- Code
- QJ
- Short descriptor
- Patient in state/locl custod
- Code set
- HCPCS Modifiers
- Release
- July 2026
- Status
- Active
- Added
- Jan 1 2003
Nearby codes
Code sets are published in blocks, so neighbours are usually related.
Invest clinical research
Routine clinical research
Demo procedure, service
Live donor surgery/services
Svc exempt - ordrg/rfrng md
Recip bill arr subs md or pt
Fee/time comp subst md or pt
One class a finding
Sources
- CMS HCPCS Modifiers — July 2026, public domain
Reference information only. Not billing advice. Verify against the payer before you file.