Independent Clinic
A location, not part of a hospital and not described by any other Place of Service code, that is organized and operated to provide preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or palliative services to outpatients only.
Frequently asked questions
What is Place of Service code 49?
POS 49 is "Independent Clinic" — A location, not part of a hospital and not described by any other Place of Service code, that is organized and operated to provide preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or palliative services to outpatients only.
Is POS 49 facility or non-facility?
POS 49 (Independent 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 49 become effective?
POS 49 has been effective since October 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.