Reader Question: Learn 2 New POS Codes for 2016

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Article Overview

This article answers a reader question about upcoming Medicare place of service changes for outpatient hospital services. It explains the timing of the update, identifies the affected POS categories, and points readers to a CMS MLN Matters resource for additional guidance. The content is relevant to coders and billing staff working with hospital outpatient encounters and Medicare reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

Updates to place of service coding can affect outpatient hospital reporting and claims processing. Readers who code or bill hospital-based outpatient services need to know when the changes take effect and where to find the official CMS reference.

What You Will Learn

  • When the 2016 place of service update takes effect
  • Which outpatient hospital POS categories are addressed
  • Where to find the related CMS educational resource
  • How the article frames the change for hospital outpatient encounters

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Medical billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Hospital outpatient coding staff
  • Medicare billing staff

Codes Discussed


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