Exam CPC Topic 5 Question 298 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 298
Topic #: 5
Which place of service code is submitted on the claim for a service that is performed in a skilled nursing facility?

Suggested Answer: D Vote an answer

In medical billing, Place of Service (POS) code 31 is used to indicate that a service was performed in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). POS codes are standardized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to specify the location where services are provided.
A: 32 refers to a nursing facility (NF), which is different from a skilled nursing facility in terms of the level of care provided.
B: 20 indicates urgent care facility.
C: 22 is used for outpatient hospital services.
Thus, the correct answer is D. 31 for a skilled nursing facility.

by Riva at Jun 15, 2026, 09:37 AM

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