POS 31: Skilled Nursing Facility
SNF patients receiving skilled nursing or rehab. Medicare Part A SNF benefit applies.
CMS description
“A facility which primarily provides inpatient skilled nursing care and related services to patients who require medical, nursing, or rehabilitative services but does not provide the level of care or treatment available in a hospital.”
When to use POS 31
SNF patients receiving skilled nursing or rehab. Medicare Part A SNF benefit applies.
Reimbursement
Facility rate. Consolidated billing rules — most physician services billed separately, but ancillary services bundled.
Common billing issues
- Confused with POS 32 (Nursing Facility - custodial)
- SNF consolidated billing denials for ancillary services
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 31?
Skilled Nursing Facility. A facility which primarily provides inpatient skilled nursing care and related services to patients who require medical, nursing, or rehabilitative services but does not provide the level of care or treatment available in a hospital.
When do I use POS 31?
SNF patients receiving skilled nursing or rehab. Medicare Part A SNF benefit applies.
How does POS 31 affect reimbursement?
Facility rate. Consolidated billing rules — most physician services billed separately, but ancillary services bundled.
What are common POS 31 billing issues?
Confused with POS 32 (Nursing Facility - custodial); SNF consolidated billing denials for ancillary services.
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Sources
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