POS 03: School
Used for services provided in a school setting — typically school-based health centers, IEP-related therapy services, vision/hearing screenings.
CMS description
“A facility whose primary purpose is education.”
When to use POS 03
Used for services provided in a school setting — typically school-based health centers, IEP-related therapy services, vision/hearing screenings.
Reimbursement
Coverage often restricted to specific service types (immunizations, EPSDT). Medicaid is the most common payer.
Common billing issues
- Commercial payers often deny POS 03 — coverage may require specific contract language
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 03?
School. A facility whose primary purpose is education.
When do I use POS 03?
Used for services provided in a school setting — typically school-based health centers, IEP-related therapy services, vision/hearing screenings.
How does POS 03 affect reimbursement?
Coverage often restricted to specific service types (immunizations, EPSDT). Medicaid is the most common payer.
What are common POS 03 billing issues?
Commercial payers often deny POS 03 — coverage may require specific contract language.
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- POS 07 — Tribal 638 Free-standing FacilityTribal 638 contract facility billing.
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