Month: February 2018

Documentation Tips for Ambulance Providers – Paint the Picture Palmetto GBA (Medicare) covers ambulance transportation only when transportation by any other means would endanger the patient’s health. A patient whose medical condition permits transport in any type of vehicle other than an ambulance does not qualify for ambulance coverage. It is the responsibility of the…

Ambulance Transports: Repetitive vs. Non-Repetitive, Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Repetitive vs. Non-Repetitive Transports Medicare requirements for obtaining a physician certification statement (PCS) for ambulance transportation differ depending upon whether the service is considered repetitive or non-repetitive. A repetitive ambulance service is defined as medically necessary ambulance transportation that is furnished either: Three or more times during…

Land Ambulance: Physician Certification Statement (PCS) Requirements Nonemergency, Scheduled, Repetitive Ambulance Services CMS requirements for obtaining a Physician Certification Statement (PCS) for nonemergency, scheduled, repetitive ambulance services are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, section 410.40(d)(2). The requirements are as follows: “(2) Special rule for nonemergency, scheduled, repetitive ambulance services. “Medicare covers medically necessary nonemergency,…