POS 22: On Campus-Outpatient Hospital
Hospital outpatient department on campus — clinics, observation services, hospital-owned offices.
CMS description
“A portion of a hospital's main campus which provides diagnostic, therapeutic (both surgical and non-surgical), and rehabilitation services to sick or injured persons who do not require hospitalization or institutionalization.”
When to use POS 22
Hospital outpatient department on campus — clinics, observation services, hospital-owned offices.
Reimbursement
Facility rate. Provider-Based Billing rules apply for hospital-owned physician services.
Common billing issues
- Confused with POS 11 for hospital-owned offices
- Confused with POS 19 (Off-Campus) — site-of-service rules differ
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 22?
On Campus-Outpatient Hospital. A portion of a hospital's main campus which provides diagnostic, therapeutic (both surgical and non-surgical), and rehabilitation services to sick or injured persons who do not require hospitalization or institutionalization.
When do I use POS 22?
Hospital outpatient department on campus — clinics, observation services, hospital-owned offices.
How does POS 22 affect reimbursement?
Facility rate. Provider-Based Billing rules apply for hospital-owned physician services.
What are common POS 22 billing issues?
Confused with POS 11 for hospital-owned offices; Confused with POS 19 (Off-Campus) — site-of-service rules differ.
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