A0080 HCPCS code: Non-emergency transportation, per mile - vehicle provided by volunteer (individual or organization), with no vested interest
A0080 is the HCPCS Level II code for non-emergency transportation, per mile - vehicle provided by volunteer (individual or organization), with no vested interest. Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | O1A — Ambulance |
| Added | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-01-01 |
What changed for A0080
- 1982-01-01: A0080 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A0080?
A0080 is the HCPCS Level II code for non-emergency transportation, per mile - vehicle provided by volunteer (individual or organization), with no vested interest. Short descriptor: "Noninterest escort in non er".
Does Medicare cover A0080?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Related A00 codes
- A0021 — Ambulance service, outside state per mile, transport (medicaid only)
- A0090 — Non-emergency transportation, per mile - vehicle provided by individual (family member, self, neighbor) with vested interest
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.