Walk-in Retail Health Clinic
A walk-in health clinic, other than an office, urgent care facility, pharmacy or independent clinic and not described by any other Place of Service code, that is located within a retail operation and provides, on an ambulatory basis, preventive and primary care services.
Frequently asked questions
What is Place of Service code 17?
POS 17 is "Walk-in Retail Health Clinic" — A walk-in health clinic, other than an office, urgent care facility, pharmacy or independent clinic and not described by any other Place of Service code, that is located within a retail operation and provides, on an ambulatory basis, preventive and primary care services.
Is POS 17 facility or non-facility?
POS 17 (Walk-in Retail Health Clinic) 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 17 become effective?
POS 17 has been effective since May 1, 2010, 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.