--- title: Create a Bill Claim for Locum Interaction Codes description: Learn how to create and submit LFP locum interaction bill claims in BC using Aeon and ClinicAid, including interaction codes, host physician requirements, ICD-9 rules, and Teleplan submission based on the February 23, 2026 LFP Payment Schedule --- [Skip to content](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://help.aeon.health/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![aeon-health-logo](https://help.aeon.health/hs-fs/hubfs/aeon-health-logo.png?width=260&height=50&name=aeon-health-logo.png)](https://aeon.health) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://help.aeon.health/kb-tickets/new) - [Aeon's Status Page](https://status.aeon.health/) [Aeon's Status Page](https://status.aeon.health/) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Aeon Health Help Center](https://help.aeon.health/?hsLang=en) 2. [Aeon Features](https://help.aeon.health/aeon-features?hsLang=en) 3. [Billing: Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) BC](https://help.aeon.health/aeon-features?hsLang=en#billing-longitudinal-family-physician-lfp-bc) April 30, 2026 # Create a Bill Claim for Locum Interaction Codes ## Create and submit LFP locum interaction bill claims in BC using Aeon and ClinicAid, including host physician requirements and Teleplan submission   ### Official source This guide is based on the *LFP Payment Schedule dated Feb 23 2026*. [See the full schedule on the BC government websit](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner-pro/medical-services-plan/longitudinal-family-physician/web-lfp_payment_schedule-feb_23_2026.pdf)e.    ---   ### Disclaimer **This article supports the use of the Aeon EMR. Billing decisions remain the responsibility of the physician.** Always consult MSP guidelines and the LFP Payment Schedule for authoritative rules.   --- ### Last reviewed April 30, 2026   ---   **In This Article** [Environment](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#environment) [Locum Interaction Billing Overview](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#overview) [Create a Locum Interaction Claim in Aeon](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#create) 🔹[Create the Claim in Aeon](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#claiminaeon) 🔹[Export the Bill Claims from Aeon to ClinicAid](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#export) 🔹[Import the Bill Claim to ClinicAid](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#import) [🔹Submit Billing in ClinicAid](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#submit) [Breakdown of Aeon Bill Claim Form for Locum Interaction Entries](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#breakdown) [Special Situations](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#special) 🔹[Seeing the Patient Twice in the Same Day](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes0#dupe)   ---   ### Environment - This guide is for **Locum BC Practitioners** who are billing time using the [**Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Model**](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/msp/physicians/longitudinal-family-physician-lfp-payment-model) (Feb. 23, 2026) under the **LFP Payment Schedule**.   ⚠️ **Not a Locum?** If you are not a Locum Physician,[please go to this article.](https://help.aeon.health/create-a-bill-claim-for-lfp-interaction-codes?hsLang=en)   ---   ### Locum Interaction Billing Overview According to the **LFP Payment Schedule, Feb. 23, 2026**: - Physicians bill: - **Interaction codes** for each patient encounter - **Time codes separately** as cumulative daily totals Locum physicians follow the **same interaction billing rules** as non-locum physicians, with one key difference: 👉 **Locums bill on behalf of a Host Physician** This is reflected in the claim by completing the **Referred From fields**.   ---   ### **Create a Locum Interaction Claim**   #### **Create the Claim in Aeon** 1. Open the **Appointment** in the **Calendar** 2. Click the **Claim icon** in the Appointment Details 3. Click **Add Claim** (if a claim does not open automatically) 4. Confirm the patient details (Name, PHN, DOB) are correct 5. In the **Billing Code** field, enter the appropriate LFP Interaction Code (e.g., **98061** for an in-person visit) Locum physicians use the LFP Locum Interaction Codes (e.g., 98061–98069 depending on visit type) 👉 According to the LFP Payment Schedule, Feb. 23, 2026: *“Generally, only one interaction code is payable per patient per physician per day, except for 98022/**98052**… Additional interaction codes are not payable unless the services meet the conditions of Section 32 \[Multiple Services for the Same Patient on the Same Day\]. ”* 6. Confirm **Units = 1** (typical for interaction codes) 7. Adjust the **Date of Service** if required 8. Enter the **Diagnostic Code (ICD-9)** based on the patient’s condition Do **not** use L23 for interaction claims 👉 According to the LFP Payment Schedule, Feb. 23, 2026: ICD-9 Diagnostic Codes (**1 code mandatory, 3 maximum**) ![locumin](https://help.aeon.health/hs-fs/hubfs/locumin.png?width=634&height=317&name=locumin.png)   9\. Click **Advanced** 10\. Enter the required Locum-specific fields: - **Referred From Practitioner Name** → Enter the **Host Physician’s name** - **Referred From Practitioner MSP Number** → Enter the **Host Physician’s MSP number (not your own)** - **Facility Number** → Use the **Host clinic’s facility number** - **Service Location** → Typically **L – Longitudinal Primary Care Practice** - **RRP Code (if applicable)** 11\. Set the **Claim Status:** - **Draft** – **review later** - **Ready for Export –** ready to send to ClinicAid 12\. **Click Save** **![wholelocum](https://help.aeon.health/hs-fs/hubfs/wholelocum.png?width=670&height=503&name=wholelocum.png)** #### **🚀 Best Practices:** - **Check eligibility:** Ensure the visit meets LFP criteria before billing - **Avoid overlap:** Do not bill a time code and an interaction code for the same patient interaction - **Bill on behalf of host:** Always use the **Host Physician’s information** in the Referred From fields - **Maintain documentation:** Keep chart notes and supporting documentation for audits - **Stay current:** Refer to the latest LFP Payment Schedule for updates #### Export the Bill Claims from Aeon to ClinicAid Following the submission timelines of your clinic (daily, etc.), complete the next steps to move your LFP Interaction Code Claims from Aeon to Clinic Aid. 13\. Go to **Billing** in the left column 14\. Click **Claims** 15\. Click **Filter** 16\. Choose your name or the **single** **Practitioner** to view the claims for  17\. Your claims will either be found under **"Draft" or "Ready for Export"**, depending on what you chose within the Bill Claim form: ![2026-04-27\_10-49-45](https://help.aeon.health/hs-fs/hubfs/2026-04-27_10-49-45.png?width=670&height=441&name=2026-04-27_10-49-45.png)   18\. Draft Bill Claims:  Review the Draft by clicking on the entry and making any changes.  When complete, change the button at the bottom right to **Ready for Export** 19\. Ready for Export Claims:. You can only export one practitioner's Bill Claims at a time.  Therefore, click on **Filter** and ensure there is only one practitioner chosen 20\. Click the blue **Export** button at the top right of the list 21\. You will see a popup, click **Export:** ![export](https://help.aeon.health/hs-fs/hubfs/export.png?width=670&height=333&name=export.png) 22\. Click **Download Export** 23\. Click **Close**   #### Import the Bill Claim to ClinicAid 24\. Open your **ClinicAid account** 25. In ClinicAid, click **Create Invoice** in the left column 26\. Click **Import Invoices** 27\. Change the Date Format to **YYYY-MM-DD** 28\. Choose the [**Provider**](https://help.clinicaid.ca/s/article/setting-up-your-provider-record-in-bc) 29\. Choose **Select File** 30\. Choose the **file** from your computer 31. **Run Test Import** 32\. If there are no issues, click **Confirm Import and Run Live**   #### **Submit Billing in ClinicAid** 33. Once you've reviewed your invoices for accuracy in ClinicAid, **[click the top checkbox](https://help.clinicaid.ca/s/article/creating-invoices)**(next to Service Date) - this will select all of the claims visible on the page [34. Choose to either](https://help.clinicaid.ca/s/article/creating-invoices): - Click **Send** to send the claims you are viewing per page; or - Click **Send All** to send ALL claims in the New tab   If there are issues, refer to [ClinicAid's Support Resources.](https://help.clinicaid.ca/s/) Following the above steps, you would use ClinicAid to make changes and/or reconcile.  [Please see this article for more information.](https://help.aeon.health/billing-in-bc-msp-overview?hsLang=en#s5)   ---     ### Breakdown of Aeon Bill Claim Form for Locum Interaction Entries [According to the LFP Payment Schedule, Feb 23, 2026](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner-pro/medical-services-plan/longitudinal-family-physician/web-lfp_payment_schedule-feb_23_2026.pdf), each interaction code claim submitted to MSP via Teleplan must include the following fields. In Aeon these fields appear in the **Claims** tab (main bill form) or **Advanced** tab (additional fields). Fields marked with an asterisk (\*) are mandatory in Aeon. ![newlocuminterant](https://help.aeon.health/hs-fs/hubfs/newlocuminterant.png?width=670&height=495&name=newlocuminterant.png)     | | **What is Required?** | **Where is the Information Entered?** | **Notes** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A. | Patient Name and PHN | Within the Billing Entry | The patient's name, PHN, and DOB is pulled in to the Bill Claim from their Patient Profile. | | B. | Practitioner’s Name | Appointment | Pulled automatically from the Calendar appointment | | C. | Practitioner Number\* --- ❓Unique identifier issued by MSP to [physicians enrolled with the CPSBC.](https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/advice-support/business-support/starting-practice/licensing-enrolment#:~:text=To%20practise%20in%20BC%2C%20you,ensuring%20you%20meet%20provincial%20standards) Set once unless your practitioner number changes. | **Settings → Users → (Practitioner) → Edit** | Your MSP Practitioner Number | | D. | LFP Interaction Code --- ❓ Select the appropriate LFP interaction code. Refer to the LFP Payment Schedule with questions. | Within the Billing Entry | Enter the appropriate Locum interaction code (e.g., 98061) In Aeon, this is referred to as the "Billing Code". | | E. | Time Units – the number units performed of the code in Step D. | Within the Billing Entry | Typically **1 unit** per interaction | | F. | Fee | Auto-populated | Automatically populated dependent on the Billing Code entered. | | G. | ICD-9 Diagnostic Code | Within the Billing Entry | Enter **1–3 ICD-9 codes** based on the patient’s condition. **Do not use L23** | | H. | Date of Service\* --- ❓The date you provided the service; adjust when entering claims for a previous day. | Within the Billing Entry | Date the service was provided | | I. | Start Time | Not typically required | Only required in specific scenarios (e.g., multiple services same day) | | J. | End Time | Not typically required | Only required in specific scenarios | | K. | Status | Within the Billing Entry | If the time entry must be reviewed before submitting to ClinicAid, mark **"Draft"**.  If it's ready to be exported to ClinicAid, choose **"Ready to Export".** | | L. | MSP Payee Number\* --- ❓Tells MSP where to deposit payments; normally the same as your MSP billing number. Set once and update only if your payment number changes. | **Settings → Users → (Practitioner) → Edit** | In Aeon, this is referred to as the "Payment Number". Refer to the LFP Payment Schedule with questions. | | M. | MSP Facility Number\* | **Settings → General → Edit** | Use the **Host Clinic’s Facility Number** | | N. | Location Code\* | **Billing Entry → Advanced Tab** | In Aeon, this is called "Service Location". Typically **L – Longitudinal Primary Care Practice** Refer to the LFP Payment Schedule with questions. | | O. | RRP Code (if applicable) | **Billing Entry → Advanced Tab** | Required for rural physicians Refer to the LFP Payment Schedule with questions. | | P. | Referred From Practitioner Name | **Billing Entry → Advanced Tab** | Enter the **Host Physician’s Name** | | Q. | Referred From Practitioner MSP Number | **Billing Entry → Advanced Tab** | Enter the **Host Physician’s MSP Number (not your own)** |   ### Special Situations #### Seeing the Patient Twice in the Same Day In a clinic-based setting, Locum Direct Patient Care Time (98040) is billable and a second code of the same is not billable, except in certain situations.  See the [LFP Payment Schedule, Feb.23, 2026](https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/lfp-payment-schedule.pdf)to determine if your entry meets the requirements. 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