POS 32: Nursing Facility
Long-term care nursing facility, primarily Medicaid.
CMS description
“A facility which primarily provides to residents skilled nursing care and related services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or, on a regular basis, health-related care services above the level of custodial care to other than mentally retarded individuals.”
When to use POS 32
Long-term care nursing facility, primarily Medicaid.
Reimbursement
Facility rate.
Common billing issues
- Confused with POS 31 (SNF — short-stay)
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 32?
Nursing Facility. A facility which primarily provides to residents skilled nursing care and related services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or, on a regular basis, health-related care services above the level of custodial care to other than mentally retarded individuals.
When do I use POS 32?
Long-term care nursing facility, primarily Medicaid.
How does POS 32 affect reimbursement?
Facility rate.
What are common POS 32 billing issues?
Confused with POS 31 (SNF — short-stay).
Related codes
Sources
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