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Patient in state/locl custod

✓ CURRENT — JULY 2026
Source: CMS
Imported: Aug 10 2026

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.

Q0

Invest clinical research

Q1

Routine clinical research

Q2

Demo procedure, service

Q3

Live donor surgery/services

Q4

Svc exempt - ordrg/rfrng md

Q5

Recip bill arr subs md or pt

Q6

Fee/time comp subst md or pt

Q7

One class a finding

Sources

Reference information only. Not billing advice. Verify against the payer before you file.