A0420Transportation, Medical and Surgical Supplies
Ambulance waiting time (als or bls), one half (1/2) hour increments
Short description: Ambulance waiting 1/2 hr
- Effective date
- January 1, 2014
- Termination date
- —
Related codes (A-series)
A0021Outside state ambulance servA0080Noninterest escort in non erA0090Interest escort in non erA0100Nonemergency transport taxiA0110Nonemergency transport busA0120Noner transport mini-busA0130Noner transport wheelch vanA0140Nonemergency transport airA0160Noner transport case workerA0170Transport parking fees/tollsA0180Noner transport lodgng recipA0190Noner transport meals recip
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A0420?
A0420 is a HCPCS Level II code for Ambulance waiting time (als or bls), one half (1/2) hour increments.
What category is HCPCS code A0420 in?
A0420 falls under the Transportation, Medical and Surgical Supplies category of HCPCS Level II.
When did HCPCS code A0420 become effective?
A0420 has been effective since January 1, 2014, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.
HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.