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Learn 2 New POS Codes for 2016
Question: I heard a rumor that we’ll have new place of service codes for hospital outpatient encounters next year. Can you tell me anything about that?
Colorado Subscriber
Answer: You heard correctly. In 2015, you use place of service (POS) code 22 for outpatient hospital services. Effective Jan. 1, 2016, and implemented Jan. 4, 2016, you’ll have two updated POS codes to consider for outpatient services, as follows:
Resource: Check out the MLN Matters article from CMS about the new POS codes: www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/MM9231.pdf .
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