decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2003 Issue 10 (October)
Check place-of-service codes
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Article Overview
This article explains Medicare place-of-service (POS) categorization and why the setting of care affects reimbursement. It is intended for medical coders, billers, and provider offices that need a broad reference to POS payment classification and related Medicare guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Correctly identifying the place of service is important because Medicare payment can vary depending on whether a service is billed as facility or non-facility. The article helps readers understand the general POS categories involved and where to look for related Medicare guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare distinguishes between facility and non-facility payment settings
- Which broad types of care settings are grouped into each POS payment category
- Why place-of-service selection can affect reimbursement
- Where the article points readers for additional Medicare-related reference information
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician practices
- Non-physician practitioners
Codes Discussed
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