POS 49: Independent Clinic
Free-standing clinics not affiliated with hospitals — FQHCs sometimes use this, urgent care chains, surgery centers.
CMS description
“A location, not part of a hospital and not described by any other Place of Service code, that is organized and operated to provide preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or palliative services to outpatients only.”
When to use POS 49
Free-standing clinics not affiliated with hospitals — FQHCs sometimes use this, urgent care chains, surgery centers.
Reimbursement
Non-facility rate.
Common billing issues
- FQHCs may need to use POS 50 instead
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 49?
Independent Clinic. A location, not part of a hospital and not described by any other Place of Service code, that is organized and operated to provide preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or palliative services to outpatients only.
When do I use POS 49?
Free-standing clinics not affiliated with hospitals — FQHCs sometimes use this, urgent care chains, surgery centers.
How does POS 49 affect reimbursement?
Non-facility rate.
What are common POS 49 billing issues?
FQHCs may need to use POS 50 instead.
Related codes
Sources
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