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POS (Point-of-Service Plan)

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. A point-of-service health plan combines managed-care features with an option to use out-of-network care, generally at higher member cost and subject to plan rules.

You'll come across POS (Point-of-Service Plan) while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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