S9961 – Ambulance service, conventional air service, nonemergency transport, one way (rotary wing)

HCPCS Level II code · S codes: Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)

Active code Not payable by Medicare

HCPCS codeS9961
Long description
Ambulance service, conventional air service, nonemergency transport, one way (rotary wing)
Short description
Air ambulan nonemerg rotary
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, 2014
Last change
January 1, 2014 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code S9961?

S9961 is a HCPCS Level II code for ambulance service, conventional air service, nonemergency transport, one way (rotary wing).

Does Medicare cover S9961?

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 S codes

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