A0225 HCPCS code: Ambulance service, neonatal transport, base rate, emergency transport, one way
A0225 is the HCPCS Level II code for ambulance service, neonatal transport, base rate, emergency transport, one way. 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 | 1985-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-04-01 |
What changed for A0225
- 1985-01-01: A0225 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 A0225?
A0225 is the HCPCS Level II code for ambulance service, neonatal transport, base rate, emergency transport, one way. Short descriptor: "Neonatal emergency transport".
Does Medicare cover A0225?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Related A02 codes
- A0200 — Non-emergency transportation: ancillary: lodging escort
- A0210 — Non-emergency transportation: ancillary: meals-escort
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Next steps
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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.