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HCPCS Ambulance Service Codes, Transport Levels, and Origin/Destination Modifiers Flashcards

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  1. Which HCPCS Level II code represents ALS Level 1 emergency ambulance transport?

    Answer: A0427

    A0427 is the correct code for ALS Level 1 emergency ground ambulance transport under Medicare.

  2. What does HCPCS code A0429 represent in ambulance billing?

    Answer: BLS emergency transport

    A0429 is used to bill for Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency ground ambulance transport.

  3. Which HCPCS code is used to bill for ground mileage in ambulance transport?

    Answer: A0425

    A0425 is billed per statute mile for ground ambulance mileage in addition to the base transport code.

  4. HCPCS code A0433 is used to bill which level of ambulance service?

    Answer: ALS Level 2 transport

    A0433 represents ALS Level 2 (ALS2), which requires administration of three or more medications or a specific ALS2-level procedure.

  5. Which HCPCS code is used for fixed-wing (FW) emergency air ambulance transport?

    Answer: A0431

    A0431 is the correct code for conventional fixed-wing air ambulance emergency transport.

  6. HCPCS code A0434 represents which type of ambulance transport?

    Answer: Specialty Care Transport (SCT)

    A0434 is used for Specialty Care Transport (SCT), which requires a specialty care provider such as a critical care nurse or physician.

  7. What does HCPCS code A0422 represent in ambulance billing?

    Answer: Oxygen and oxygen supplies used during a life-sustaining situation

    A0422 covers oxygen and oxygen supplies provided during a life-sustaining situation during ambulance transport.