A0430 Fixed wing air transport
Also known as: air ambulance, fixed wing air transport, airplane transport
Fixed wing aircraft transport service for long-distance patient transfer via airplane, enabling rapid inter-facility or long-distance medical transport.
In Plain Language
airplane ambulance service; long distance air transport
Clinical Context
Used for transferring patients over long distances between facilities when ground transport is impractical or when time-sensitive intervention is required.
RVU Information
CPT A0430 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
HCPCS A-codes cover medical supplies, equipment, and transport services. Documentation must establish medical necessity and include a physician order. For durable medical equipment (DME), a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) or detailed written order may be required.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code A0430?
CPT A0430 (Fixed wing air transport) is a A Codes code. Fixed wing aircraft transport service for long-distance patient transfer via airplane, enabling rapid inter-facility or long-distance medical transport.
Does Medicare cover A0430?
Medicare coverage for A0430 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Used for transferring patients over long distances between facilities when ground transport is impractical or when time-sensitive intervention is required. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A0430 used?
Used for transferring patients over long distances between facilities when ground transport is impractical or when time-sensitive intervention is required.
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