HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A0888Noncovered ambulance mileage, per mile (e.g., for miles traveled beyond closest appropriate facility)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A0888
A0888 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing noncovered ambulance mileage, per mile (e.g., for miles traveled beyond closest appropriate facility).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1995.
Its Medicare coverage code is "M", meaning it is not covered by Medicare.
Details
- Short description
- Noncovered ambulance mileage
- Date added
- 01/01/1995
- Action effective
- 01/01/1995
- BETOS
- O1A
Common questions about A0888
Is HCPCS A0888 still valid?
- Yes. A0888 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A0888?
- Its coverage code is "M": it is not covered by Medicare. Check the local coverage determination for your region.