Place of Employment-Worksite
A location, not described by any other POS code, owned or operated by a public or private entity where the patient is employed, and where a health professional provides on-going or episodic occupational medical, therapeutic or rehabilitative services to the individual.
Frequently asked questions
What is Place of Service code 18?
POS 18 is "Place of Employment-Worksite" — A location, not described by any other POS code, owned or operated by a public or private entity where the patient is employed, and where a health professional provides on-going or episodic occupational medical, therapeutic or rehabilitative services to the individual.
Is POS 18 facility or non-facility?
POS 18 (Place of Employment-Worksite) 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 18 become effective?
POS 18 has been effective since January 1, 2013, 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.