POS 16: Temporary Lodging
Telehealth or visiting-provider services when patient is at a hotel, cruise ship, etc.
CMS description
“A short term accommodation such as a hotel, camp ground, hostel, cruise ship or resort where the patient receives care, and which is not identified by any other POS code.”
When to use POS 16
Telehealth or visiting-provider services when patient is at a hotel, cruise ship, etc.
Reimbursement
Facility rate.
Common billing issues
- Rarely used; coverage often unclear
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 16?
Temporary Lodging. A short term accommodation such as a hotel, camp ground, hostel, cruise ship or resort where the patient receives care, and which is not identified by any other POS code.
When do I use POS 16?
Telehealth or visiting-provider services when patient is at a hotel, cruise ship, etc.
How does POS 16 affect reimbursement?
Facility rate.
What are common POS 16 billing issues?
Rarely used; coverage often unclear.
Other POS codes
- POS 01 — PharmacyUsed primarily for vaccines administered at a pharmacy and pharmacist-rendered s
- POS 02 — Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient's HomeSince 2022, POS 02 must be used for telehealth when the patient is anywhere OTHE
- POS 03 — SchoolUsed for services provided in a school setting — typically school-based health c
- POS 04 — Homeless ShelterHealth services provided at a homeless shelter, typically by mobile clinics, str
- POS 05 — Indian Health Service Free-standing FacilityIHS billing only. Special encounter rates apply.
- POS 06 — Indian Health Service Provider-based FacilityIHS billing only, provider-based hospital outpatient setting.
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