Indian Health Service Provider-based Facility
A facility or location, owned and operated by the Indian Health Service, which provides diagnostic, therapeutic (surgical and non-surgical), and rehabilitation services rendered by, or under the supervision of, physicians to American Indians and Alaska Natives admitted as inpatients or outpatients.
Frequently asked questions
What is Place of Service code 06?
POS 06 is "Indian Health Service Provider-based Facility" — A facility or location, owned and operated by the Indian Health Service, which provides diagnostic, therapeutic (surgical and non-surgical), and rehabilitation services rendered by, or under the supervision of, physicians to American Indians and Alaska Natives admitted as inpatients or outpatients.
Is POS 06 facility or non-facility?
POS 06 (Indian Health Service Provider-based Facility) is a facility code. Medicare pays the lower facility rate on the physician fee schedule for services billed with this POS code.
When did POS code 06 become effective?
POS 06 has been effective since January 1, 2003, 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.