15Non-facility
Mobile Unit
A facility/unit that moves from place-to-place equipped to provide preventive, screening, diagnostic, and/or treatment services.
Frequently asked questions
What is Place of Service code 15?
POS 15 is "Mobile Unit" — A facility/unit that moves from place-to-place equipped to provide preventive, screening, diagnostic, and/or treatment services.
Is POS 15 facility or non-facility?
POS 15 (Mobile Unit) 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 15 become effective?
POS 15 has been effective since January 1, 2003, per CMS.
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