The Place of Service (POS) Codes are used on the CMS-1500 form to specify the location where healthcare services were provided. Each two-digit code corresponds to a specific type of facility or setting.
Common Place of Service (POS) Codes:
Here are some frequently used POS codes:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 01 | Pharmacy |
| 02 | Telehealth Provided Other than Home |
| 10 | Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home |
| 11 | Office |
| 12 | Home |
| 21 | Inpatient Hospital |
| 22 | Outpatient Hospital |
| 23 | Emergency Room – Hospital |
| 24 | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| 31 | Skilled Nursing Facility |
| 32 | Nursing Facility |
| 41 | Ambulance – Land |
| 42 | Ambulance – Air or Water |
| 50 | Federally Qualified Health Center |
| 71 | Public Health Clinic |
| 81 | Independent Laboratory |
Telehealth Codes:
- 02: For telehealth services provided somewhere other than the patient’s home.
- 10: For telehealth services provided in the patient’s home.
Usage on the CMS-1500 Form:
- The POS code is entered in Box 24B of the form.
- Use the code that best represents the setting where the service was rendered.
Complete List of POS Codes:
You can find the full, updated list of POS codes on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website. Always ensure that the codes used are current, as updates may occur.