HCPCS A0021 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS A0021 by major payers:
$8.08
$7.01
$6.07
$6.63
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | A0021 | $6.09 | 1659376630 - UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC, UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 581734026 - (GA) UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A0021 | $24.82 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | A0021 | $6.59 | 1710105119 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MILLER COUNTY, MILLER COUNTY HOSPITAL - PRO FEES | 586010601 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MILLER COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A0021 | $17.97 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A0021 | $6.84 | 1841651056 - KAMRAN RAJAEE | 273818647 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A0021 | $8.15 | 1033191267 - STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 586001667 - (GA) STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | A0021 | $7.07 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 582155150 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A0021 | $12.57 | 1417157405 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 901116753 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A0021 | $7.38 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 582002413 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A0021 | $24.82 | 1689744450 - ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, INC., ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL | 582147112 - (GA) CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | A0021 | $6.84 | 1821017831 - BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC, BACON COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CLINIC | 582224545 - (GA) BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | A0021 | $6.82 | 1811962756 - EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC., EFFINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEM | 474393589 - (GA) EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A0021 | $10.35 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A0021 | $4.67 | 1043265564 - MONROE HMA, LLC, CLEARVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 200141568 - (GA) MONROE HMA LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A0021 | $7.46 | 1639157431 - PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC, PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | 383647394 - (GA) PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS A0021 vs. Other Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies Codes
The HCPCS A0021 code is part of the Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies services . It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS A0021 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A0021-HCPCS | Low | Ambulance service, outside state per mile, transport (Medicaid only) |
| A0080-HCPCS | Low | Non-emergency transportation, per mile - vehicle provided by volunteer (individual or organization), with no vested interest |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS A0021. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the A0021 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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