icd-10 code for medical necessity non-emergency transportation

by Braulio Cormier 10 min read

Providers should report the most appropriate ICD-10-CM code that adequately describes the patient's medical condition at the time of transport as the primary diagnosis.
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All ambulance transports require a dual diagnosis as described below.
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Z78.9*Other specified health status
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Full Answer

What is the ICD 10 code for emergency transport?

AMBULANCE SERVICE, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, EMERGENCY TRANSPORT (BLS-EMERGENCY) The following ICD-10-CM codes support medical necessity and provide limited coverage for HCPCS codes: A0425, A0426, A0427, A0428, A0429, A0433, and A0434

What is the ICD 10 code for medical necessity?

The following ICD-10-CM codes support medical necessity and provide limited coverage for HCPCS codes: A0425, A0426, A0427, A0428, A0429, A0433, and A0434

What is a non-emergency medical transportation provider?

This is for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) providers, including county departments of human services, that provide services in any county outside of: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld Counties.

What does NEMT code 525 mean?

Specialty: Non-Emergency Medical Specialty Code: 525 This is for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) providers, including county departments of human services, that provide services in any county outside of: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld Counties.

What is the CPT code for non-emergency transportation?

HCPCS codesCodeDescriptionA0100Non-emergency transportation; taxiA0110Non-emergency transportation and bus, intra or inter state carrierA0120Non-emergency transportation: mini-bus, mountain area transports, or other transportation systemsA0130Non-emergency transportation: wheelchair van44 more rows

What is medical code A0429?

HCPCS code A0429 for Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (BLS-emergency) as maintained by CMS falls under Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies.

What is code A0427?

HCPCS code A0427 for Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (ALS 1-emergency) as maintained by CMS falls under Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies.

Is there a CPT code for transportation?

Transportation Services HCPCS Code range T2001-T2007.

What is CPT code A0434?

A0434 is a valid 2022 HCPCS code for Specialty care transport (sct) or just “Specialty care transport” for short, used in Ambulance.

What is HCPCS A0434?

HCPCS code A0434 for Specialty care transport (SCT) as maintained by CMS falls under Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies.

What is code A0428?

HCPCS code A0428 for Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (BLS) as maintained by CMS falls under Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies.

What is HCPCS code A0999?

Unlisted ambulance serviceFor both DMS and ambulance services with no listed national HCPCS procedure codes, providers may use HCPCS procedure code A0999 (Unlisted ambulance service). The following DMS and services are included in the reimbursement for the ambulance base rate: Additional time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

What is CPT code A0435?

A0435 is a valid 2022 HCPCS code for Fixed wing air mileage, per statute mile or just “Fixed wing air mileage” for short, used in Ambulance.

What is medical transportation?

Nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) is transportation by ambulance, wheelchair van, or litter van for those who cannot use public or private transportation. Nonmedical transportation (NMT) is transportation by private or public vehicle for people who do not have another way to get to their appointment.

What is the HCPCS Level II code for non-emergency taxi transportation?

HCPCS Code Details - A0100HCPCS Level II Code Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies SearchHCPCS CodeA0100DescriptionLong description: Non-emergency transportation; taxi Short description: Nonemergency transport taxiHCPCS Modifier19 more rows•Jan 1, 1982

What is procedure code 97014?

CPT 97014 is "electrical stimulation (unattended)." This untimed code is not appropriate for dysphagia treatment if the SLP must be present to activate electrical stimulation at the appropriate moment.

General Information

CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2021 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/HHSARS apply.

CMS National Coverage Policy

Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, Section 1833 (e) states that no payment shall be made to any provider of services or other person under this part unless there has been furnished such information as may be necessary in order to determine the amounts due such provider or other person under this part for the period with respect to which the amounts are being paid or for any prior period..

Article Guidance

This Billing and Coding Article provides billing and coding guidance for Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L35162, Ambulance Services (Ground Ambulance).

ICD-10-CM Codes that Support Medical Necessity

It is the provider’s responsibility to select codes carried out to the highest level of specificity and selected from the ICD-10-CM code book appropriate to the year in which the service is rendered for the claim (s) submitted.

ICD-10-CM Codes that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity

Note: Z76.89 should be reported for patients who were transported by ambulance, but did NOT require the services of an ambulance crew. Modifier GY should be appended.

Bill Type Codes

Contractors may specify Bill Types to help providers identify those Bill Types typically used to report this service. Absence of a Bill Type does not guarantee that the article does not apply to that Bill Type.

Revenue Codes

Contractors may specify Revenue Codes to help providers identify those Revenue Codes typically used to report this service. In most instances Revenue Codes are purely advisory. Unless specified in the article, services reported under other Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination.

What is NEMT in medical?

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Non-emergency medical transportation is for Medicaid members who do not have access to free transportation that suits their medical needs and need to be transported to a Medicaid-covered service performed by a Medicaid enrolled provider. For transportation outside a member's medical service area or ...

What is a NEMT provider?

To provide services to a Medicaid beneficiary, an NEMT provider must: be enrolled with the Managed Care Organization (MCO) of any beneficiary they wish to treat.

How to contact the Office of Transportation Delivery?

For program policies and complaints, contact the Office of Transportation Delivery at (888) 941-7433. How do I verify eligibility? Once eligibility is determined, you may verify continued eligibility by one of the following methods: contact the automated voice response system at (800) 807-1301.

Is stretcher ambulance covered by Medicaid?

Non-emergency stretcher ambulance services are covered if the eligible beneficiary is confined to a bed before and after the ambulance trip or the member must be moved only by stretcher to receive medically necessary Medicaid-covered medical services. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Non-emergency medical transportation is ...

Is Kentucky Medicaid medically necessary?

All services must be performed within the scope of practice for any provider. Just because a service is listed in the administrative regulation does not guarantee payment of the service. Providers must follow Kentucky Medicaid regulations. All services must be medically necessary. Non-Covered Services: Services not considered medically necessary ...

What is the diagnosis code for a claim?

A diagnosis is required on all claims. Enter code R68.89 for all claims. Do not fill unused spaces with zeroes. The diagnosis must be referenced to each detail line by placing a "1" in the diagnosis indicator field.

What is ambulatory transportation in Colorado?

Mobility/ambulatory vehicle transportation is a Health First Colorado benefit when the member's medical or physical condition precludes the use of member-purchased public or private transportation, or other less costly modes of Health First Colorado transportation.

What is NEMT in Colorado?

Non-emergent medical transportation ( NEMT) is transportation to and from medically necessary services covered by Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) for members who have no other means of transportation, including free transportation. NEMT can only be utilized to access non-emergency services.

Where do NEMT requests go?

All NEMT requests must be sent to the State Designated Entity (SDE) or, outside the broker service area. an NEMT provider. The member, or member's representative, is responsible for obtaining prior authorization and should be requested as soon as possible. Transportation provided without authorization from the SDE or provider, or their designee, will not be reimbursed or paid. For information on the SDE's or a provider’s authorization processes, contact the SDE or provider directly.

When is the NEMT fee schedule updated?

The Provider Rate & Fee Schedule outlines the current NEMT rates and available procedure codes. The Rate & Fee Schedule is updated annually around July 1 with the new rates implemented by the legislature for the new State Fiscal Year.

When does NEMT start?

Effective January 1, 2019, eligible transportation providers can provide urgent Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) trips scheduled directly by Medical Facilities. This is a change to current processes where facilities and transportation vendors work with the State Designated Entity.

Can a mobility vehicle bill using a wheelchair van code?

A mobility vehicle may submit claims using wheelchair van procedure codes only when the member is a wheelchair user and the vehicle has been modified with appropriate wheelchair equipment. If these requirements are not met, the mobility/ambulatory vehicle may not bill using wheelchair van codes.

Covered Services

  • What are Non-Emergency Ambulance Stretcher Transportation Services?Non-emergency stretcher ambulance services are covered if the eligible beneficiary is confined to a bed before and after the ambulance trip or the member must be moved only by stretcher to receive medically necessary Medicaid-covered medical services. Non-Emergency Medical Transport...
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Prior Authorizations

  • FFS beneficiaries who require NEMT must call their broker to arrange transport. For MCO beneficiaries who require prior authorization for additional services that are medically necessary, contact the MCO for more information.
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Claims Submission

  • Kentucky Medicaid currently contracts with Gainwell Technologiesto process the Kentucky Medicaid fee for service claims. Each MCO processes its own claims. Coding: Kentucky Medicaid utilizes the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as well as the McKesson Claim Check System to verify codes that are mutually exclusive or incidental. Kentucky Medicaid also uses C…
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Provider Contact Information

  • If you can't find the information you need or have additional questions, please direct your inquiries to: Billing Questions - Gainwell Technologies - (800) 807-1232 Provider Questions - (855) 824-5615 Office of Transportation Delivery at (888) 941-7433 Prior Authorization - CareWise - (800) 292-2392 Provider Enrollment or Revalidation - (877) 838-5085 KyHealth.net assistance -Gainwe…
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