HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A0998Ambulance response and treatment, no transport
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A0998
A0998 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing ambulance response and treatment, no transport.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2006.
Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).
Details
- Short description
- Ambulance response/treatment
- Date added
- 01/01/2006
- Action effective
- 01/01/2006
- BETOS
- O1A
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Common questions about A0998
Is HCPCS A0998 still valid?
- Yes. A0998 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A0998?
- 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.