POS 34: Hospice
Hospice inpatient unit or general inpatient hospice.
CMS description
“A facility, other than a patient's home, in which palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families are provided.”
When to use POS 34
Hospice inpatient unit or general inpatient hospice.
Reimbursement
Medicare hospice benefit (Part A). Specific hospice billing rules apply.
Common billing issues
- Hospice consolidated billing — many services bundled
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 34?
Hospice. A facility, other than a patient's home, in which palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families are provided.
When do I use POS 34?
Hospice inpatient unit or general inpatient hospice.
How does POS 34 affect reimbursement?
Medicare hospice benefit (Part A). Specific hospice billing rules apply.
What are common POS 34 billing issues?
Hospice consolidated billing — many services bundled.
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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