decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2007 Issue 10 (October)
Answer_Book / CMS-1500_Instructions / Place_of_Service_codes
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Article Overview
This article is a CMS-1500 reference for place of service reporting. It presents the place of service code set, explains that the codes are used to identify where services were rendered on professional claims, and includes general crosswalk notes and facility categories relevant to billing, claims processing, and compliance workflows.
Why This Topic Matters
Place of service reporting affects how professional claims are interpreted and processed. This reference helps billers, coders, and revenue cycle staff identify the appropriate location category within the CMS-1500 framework and understand which codes are marked as unassigned or crosswalked.
Article Sections
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Place of Service Code(s) / Name / Description
A full listing of place of service codes with their names and facility category descriptions. The section includes notes about unassigned entries and selected crosswalk references.
What You Will Learn
- How the place of service code set is organized on professional claims
- Which facility categories are represented in the CMS-1500 place of service list
- Where crosswalk notes and unassigned entries appear in the reference
- How the article frames place of service reporting for claims processing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers and claims staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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