01Non-facility
Pharmacy
A facility or location where drugs and other medically related items and services are sold, dispensed, or otherwise provided directly to patients.
Frequently asked questions
What is Place of Service code 01?
POS 01 is "Pharmacy" — A facility or location where drugs and other medically related items and services are sold, dispensed, or otherwise provided directly to patients.
Is POS 01 facility or non-facility?
POS 01 (Pharmacy) is a non-facility code. Medicare pays the higher non-facility rate on the physician fee schedule for services billed with this POS code.
When did POS code 01 become effective?
POS 01 has been effective since October 1, 2003, per CMS.
Other Place of Service codes
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