Transport HCPCS

Procedure Codes for Ambulance Transportation

A0434 Critical Care Transport-

For patients who require ALS monitoring that also requires the use of a ventilator and IV pump.

CCT units are staffed with at least one CCT Paramedic.

  • Ventilator management (CPAP/BIPAP, Intubated Patients, Trach patients on a Ventilator) (<50 mL Tidal Volume is the only limitation)
    • CPAP/BIPAP, AC (V/P), SIMV (V/P)
    • PEEP up to 25
    • FiO2 21-100%
    • I:E Ratio 1:1-1:15
    • Full Drug Infusion capabilities (Continuation of sedation/Paralytics, Cardiac, and or OB/GYN emergencies, Vasopressors, Blood and Blood products) NOTE* – Pumps can accommodate up to three different lines.
  • EKG Monitoring and Interpretation
  • Blood Pressure
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Oxygen
  • Capnography
  • Vent Management
  • All IV Therapy (Including TPA and Blood Products)
  • Chest Tubes
  • Wound pumps
  • Foley –
    Rectal Tubes

A0426- Advanced Life Support

For patients who require BLS monitoring, plus IV monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration. ALS units are staffed with at least one Paramedic.

  • Peripheral IV access with TPN, NS, LR, Antibiotics, Electrolytes (Excluding Potassium and Magnesium)
  • EKG Monitoring and Interpretation
  • Blood Pressure
  • Pulse Oximetry -Oxygen
  • Capnography
  • TPN, NS, LR, Antibiotics, Electrolytes (Excluding Potassium and Magnesium)
  • Non-Vent dependant Tracheostomy (Able to deep suction)
  • Wound pumps
  • Foley Catheter
  • Rectal Tubes

A0428- Basic Life Support

For patients who are bed-confined or cannot be transported by other means than a stretcher, requiring only basic monitoring (vital signs, airway) and require nothing more involved than oxygen. BLS units are typically staffed with Basic EMTs. However, ALS units can transport BLS patients.

  • Blood Pressure
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Oxygen
  • Non-Vent dependent Tracheostomy (Exclude patients with deep suctioning needs)
  • Wound pumps
  • Foley Catheter
  • Rectal Tubes
  • Peripheral IV access with SALINE LOCK.

A0425 Mileage – Number of units will equal the number of miles

A0422 Oxygen- 1 unit (if applicable)

A0382 – BLS Routine Disposable Supplies

A0398 – ALS Routine Disposable Supplies

A0424 – Extra Attendant

For patients who require an additional crew member, such as for bariatric cases.

Acadian Identification Numbers

Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas, LLC.
4100 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD STE 100
AUSTIN TX 78721-2303

NPI #: 1750676870
Texas Provider Identifier (TPI) #318533201
Tax ID #:30-0688582
Taxonomy:  341600000X

Acadian Transport Assistance Center (ATAC)
Phone (737)-209-6665
Fax # (337)-291-2271

Dispatch: 800-259-1111