Wiki Air ambulance base rate includes what services?

[SarahSee1114]

In reading about what is included in the ambulance base rate, there is vague reference to "other items and services provided as part of the transport." But then there is unlisted code A0999 for unlisted ambulance service. If everything is included, under what circumstance would A0999 be appropriate. I'm trying to determine if air ambulance base rate for neonate includes isolette, ventilator, or air monitoring. Any info or links are appreciated!

 

[prayercoder]

I hope this helps:
A0430 per Optum360 Encoder Pro says " Fixed wing (FW) ambulance (airplane) conventional air service is the transportation by a fixed wing aircraft that is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a fixed wing air ambulance along with the provision of medically necessary services and supplies. Rotary wing (RW) ambulance (helicopter) conventional air service is the transportation by helicopter that is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a rotary wing ambulance, including the provision of medically necessary supplies and services."
For A0999 it states, " This code is reported for any ambulance service that is not described by other HCPCS Level II codes. It should be reported as a last resort and only when there is not a more appropriate procedure code. When reporting an unlisted code, provide a detailed explanation of the services in remarks, billing notes, or as an attachment."

 

[tmackey]

I hope this helps:
A0430 per Optum360 Encoder Pro says " Fixed wing (FW) ambulance (airplane) conventional air service is the transportation by a fixed wing aircraft that is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a fixed wing air ambulance along with the provision of medically necessary services and supplies. Rotary wing (RW) ambulance (helicopter) conventional air service is the transportation by helicopter that is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a rotary wing ambulance, including the provision of medically necessary supplies and services."
For A0999 it states, " This code is reported for any ambulance service that is not described by other HCPCS Level II codes. It should be reported as a last resort and only when there is not a more appropriate procedure code. When reporting an unlisted code, provide a detailed explanation of the services in remarks, billing notes, or as an attachment."

I'm new to air ambulance and I'm trying to figure if the allowable amounts are Medicare driven for PAR and Non-Par for A0431 and A0436? Also, is there a list of non-covered charges or bundled codes that should be considered?