The Place of Service (POS) in medical billing refers to the specific location where healthcare services are provided to a patient. Each place of service is assigned a unique two-digit code that must be reported on healthcare claims to accurately indicate where the service was delivered.
Introduction Place of Service (POS) code 21 is used in medical billing to indicate that a service was provided to a patient who has been formally admitted to an inpatient hospital. This code appears on the CMS-1500 form when a provider renders professional services to a hospitalized patient. CMS Definition: “A facility, other than psychiatric, … Read more
Introduction When billing for services, selecting the correct Place of Service (POS) code is critical to ensure clean claims and proper reimbursement. One frequently used—but sometimes misunderstood—POS code is 20, which represents an Urgent Care Facility. Let’s break down what POS 20 is, when it should be used, and how it affects billing and reimbursement. … Read more
Definition Place of Service Code 11 is used on professional claims (CMS-1500 form) to indicate that the service was provided in a physician’s office, or a clinician-owned or leased space used to treat patients on an outpatient basis. CMS definition: “Location, other than a hospital, skilled nursing facility (SNF), military treatment facility, community health center, … Read more
What is Place of Service 02 POS 02 stands for Place of Service Code 02, which is used by healthcare providers to show that telehealth services were given somewhere other than the patient’s home. This could be a clinic, hospital, or other medical facility. Key Points: Common in rural or dialysis center settings. It tells … Read more
When billing for outpatient medical services, choosing the correct Place of Service (POS) code can make or break your reimbursement. Among the most debated are POS 2 (Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home) and POS 10 (Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home). These two codes may seem similar, but their implications for billing, reimbursement, and … Read more
POS code 1 designates the “Office” setting in healthcare, where physicians provide medical services in their own offices, clinics, or non-hospital facilities that deliver routine ambulatory care. When to Use Place of Service Code 1 POS Code 1 should be used in the following scenarios: Key Considerations for Using POS Code 1 Examples of Using … Read more
