What does “medically necessary” mean for ambulance transport?
Medicare states ambulance transports are considered medically necessary when the patient’s medical condition is such that the use of any other method of transportation (e.g., ...
What’s the difference between Basic & Advanced Life Support?
Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances provide transport to patients who do not require extra support or cardiac monitoring. A BLS ambulance is staffed by two emergency ...
How does Acadian Ambulance establish rates?
Acadian Ambulance’s rates are competitive for your community and meet all applicable local, state and federal limitations. Ambulance provider fees typically include a base charge ...
What does insurance cover?
Ambulance and other medical transportation coverage varies from one insurance policy to the next. It is important to review your insurance policy to understand the ...
What does Medicare cover for a non-emergency ambulance transportation?
In general, Medicare will not pay for non-emergency ambulance service unless the patient is unable to get out of bed without assistance and unable to ...
What does Medicare cover for an emergency ambulance transportation?
In general, Medicare will cover medically necessary ambulance transportation to the nearest appropriate medical facility. Emergency ambulance transportation may qualify for Medicare coverage if the ...
Does my insurance cover non-emergency services?
Acadian Ambulance provides comprehensive non-emergency transportation services to patients who need to be safely transported from one location to another. Insurance plans may consider coverage ...
Why does Acadian Ambulance require signature authorization before treatment and transport?
All patients are required to provide their signatures to acknowledge consent for treatment and transportation. A signature on file provides Acadian Ambulance with authorization to ...
