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HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies

A0021Ambulance service, outside state per mile, transport (medicaid only)

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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About A0021

A0021 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing ambulance service, outside state per mile, transport (medicaid only).

It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1985, and its current record took effect 09/10/1996.

Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).

Details

Short description
Outside state ambulance serv
Date added
01/01/1985
Action effective
09/10/1996
BETOS
O1A

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Common questions about A0021

Is HCPCS A0021 still valid?

Yes. A0021 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.

Does Medicare cover A0021?

Its coverage code is "I": it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used). Check the local coverage determination for your region.