One-digit numerical code inserted in Field 15 on the Uniform Bill (UB-04) insurance claim form. This code indicates the source of the admission or outpatient service (e.g., emergency department, transfer from a skilled nursing facility [SNF], transfer from a hospital, transfer from a clinic).

Location of where the particular heath care service is provided. POS often defines under what provisions of a health insurance policy the service will be paid. If a POS provision is added to a managed care plan, it allows a member to go outside the plan for services but the copayment varies in size depending on the level of benefit. Do not confuse this with place of service (POS). Also see point-of-service (POS) plan.

Modern methodology in which medical personnel may electronically record findings, write orders, and review information from the location where care is provided such as telemedicine.

Piece of equipment interfaced with an analog telephone line used to identify a recipient’s eligibility, obtain share of cost liability status, key in share of cost payment toward balance, reserve medical services, perform Family PACT (planning, access, care, and treatment) client eligibility transactions, and submit pharmacy or CMS-1500 insurance claims. Also referred to as point-of-sale (POS) device or point-of-service (POS) network.

1. Under a managed care plan or Medicare managed care plan, an opportunity for a member or beneficiary to choose doctors and hospitals outside the plan for an additional cost. 2. Option under TRICARE Prime that allows self-referral for any TRICARE-covered nonemergency services outside the prime network of providers.