decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2010 Issue 11 (November)
Place of Service / Valid place of service codes
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Article Overview
This article presents the CMS place of service code set used on professional claims, including the code identifiers, their general place-of-care categories, and effective-date notes where applicable. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need a current reference for recognizing where services were furnished and for maintaining claim data accuracy.
Why This Topic Matters
Place of service selection affects how professional claims are categorized and processed, so understanding the official code list helps support correct claim preparation and data consistency.
Article Sections
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Place of Service Code(s)
An alphabetical and numeric reference list of valid place of service identifiers, their broad location types, and effective-date notes where shown.
What You Will Learn
- How the CMS place of service code set is organized
- Which general care settings are included in the official list
- Where effective-date annotations appear in the code reference
- How the place of service list is structured for professional claims
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance staff
- Practice administrators
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