Place of Service · POS 99
POS 99: Other Place of Service
Catch-all when no other POS code fits.
Code
99
Name
Other Place of Service
CMS description
“Other place of service not identified above.”
When to use POS 99
Catch-all when no other POS code fits.
Reimbursement
Coverage policy varies wildly by payer.
Common billing issues
- Often denied as 'POS not appropriate' — better to find a specific POS that fits
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 99?
Other Place of Service. Other place of service not identified above.
When do I use POS 99?
Catch-all when no other POS code fits.
How does POS 99 affect reimbursement?
Coverage policy varies wildly by payer.
What are common POS 99 billing issues?
Often denied as 'POS not appropriate' — better to find a specific POS that fits.
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.
Sources
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