Preferred Label : Place of service:Type:Pt:Facility:Nom:;
LOINC status : ACTIVE;
LOINC long common name : Place of service;
LOINC description : 01.02 Place of Service - Place of service is the location, as indicated on health
care professional claims forms, where the service was provided or originated. It is
represented by two-digit codes as defined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS). (http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PlaceofServiceCodes/Downloads/placeofservice.pdf) The
NMMDS uses the CMS list plus additional codes that end with an x. 1X Stores - these
may include grocery, pharmacy, department or other stores where retail goods and merchandise
are sold 2X Voluntary Health or Charitable Agencies (e.g., National Cancer Society,
National Heart association, Catholic Charities);