Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient's Home
The location where health services and health related services are provided or received, through telecommunication technology. Patient is not located in their home when receiving health services or health related services through telecommunication technology.
Frequently asked questions
What is Place of Service code 02?
POS 02 is "Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient's Home" — The location where health services and health related services are provided or received, through telecommunication technology. Patient is not located in their home when receiving health services or health related services through telecommunication technology.
Is POS 02 facility or non-facility?
POS 02 (Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient's Home) 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 02 become effective?
POS 02 has been effective since January 1, 2017, per CMS.
Other Place of Service codes
POS codes from CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.