Place of Service Code 14: Group Home
What is Place of Service Code 14?
POS 14 is used for therapy services provided in a group home — a supervised residential setting serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, or substance use disorders. These settings are distinct from assisted living facilities and have specific payer rules.
When to Use POS 14
Use POS 14 when providing therapy to a patient residing in a licensed group home, community care home, or similar supervised residential care setting, and the session is delivered on-site.
CPT Codes Commonly Paired with POS 14
These CPT codes are frequently billed with Place of Service 14 in therapy practice:
Billing Notes for POS 14
Common Mistakes with POS 14
- ✗Confusing group home (POS 14) with group therapy — POS 14 is a location code, not a service type
- ✗Billing POS 14 for a halfway house or recovery residence not classified as a licensed group home
- ✗Missing authorization for Medicaid managed care mental health services in this setting
- ✗Using POS 11 (office) when the service was delivered at the group home
Adding POS 14 to a Superbill
Superbilled lets you specify the Place of Service code on every superbill you generate. When creating a superbill with POS 14, ensure your NPI, the patient's diagnosis code, date of service, fee charged, and amount paid are all included. The correct POS code helps insurers process your claim accurately and avoid unnecessary denials.