A0998 – Ambulance response and treatment, no transport

HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental

Active code Not payable by Medicare

HCPCS codeA0998
Long description
Ambulance response and treatment, no transport
Short description
Ambulance response/treatment
Pricing indicator
00 Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)
Medicare coverage
I Not payable by Medicare
BETOS category
O1A Ambulance
Added
January 1, 2006
Last change
January 1, 2006 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code A0998?

A0998 is a HCPCS Level II code for ambulance response and treatment, no transport.

Does Medicare cover A0998?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code I: Not payable by Medicare. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.

Nearby A codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.