CMS 1500 FORM FIELD 24B - Place of Service [lines 1–6]

FIELD 24B - Place of Service [lines 1–6]


The “Place of Service” Code identifies the location where the service was rendered.

NUCC INSTRUCTIONSIn 24B, enter the appropriate two-digit code from the Place of Service Code list for each item used or service performed. The Place of Service Codes are available at: https://support.speedysoftusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/what-codes-are-used-in-field-24b-for-place-of-service-codes-on-the-cms-1500-claim-form-29-4-2025-1

MEDICARE INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the appropriate place of service code(s) from the list provided in section 10.5. Identify the setting, using a place of service code, for each item used or service performed. This is a required field.
NOTE: When a service is rendered to a patient who is a registered inpatient or an outpatient (off campus or on campus) of a hospital, use the inpatient hospital POS code 21, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital POS code 19, or On Campus-Outpatient Hospital POS code 22, respectively, as discussed in section 10.5 of this chapter.