A0888 HCPCS code: Noncovered ambulance mileage, per mile (e.g., for miles traveled beyond closest appropriate facility)
A0888 is the HCPCS Level II code for noncovered ambulance mileage, per mile (e.g., for miles traveled beyond closest appropriate facility). Its Medicare coverage code is M (Non-covered by Medicare): Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | M — Non-covered by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | O1A — Ambulance |
| Added | 1995-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1995-01-01 |
What changed for A0888
- 1995-01-01: A0888 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 A0888?
A0888 is the HCPCS Level II code for noncovered ambulance mileage, per mile (e.g., for miles traveled beyond closest appropriate facility). Short descriptor: "Noncovered ambulance mileage".
Does Medicare cover A0888?
Coverage code M — Non-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not cover this item or service.
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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.