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    Place of Occurrence Code

    A Place of Occurrence Code identifies where an injury or health event occurred, such as at home, school, workplace, highway, sports facility, or public place.

    Definition

    A Place of Occurrence Code identifies where an injury or health event occurred, such as at home, school, workplace, highway, sports facility, or public place.

    Why it matters

    Place of Occurrence Code is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.

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    Related terms

    Medical CodingICD-10-PCSCPT CodeHCPCS Level IICode AssignmentCoding Guidelines

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