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A0432 Pi volunteer ambulance co

A Codes

Also known as: PI ambulance, paramedic intercept, volunteer paramedic

Paramedic Intercept volunteer ambulance company transport, a response by volunteer paramedics providing medical intercept services during patient transport.

In Plain Language

volunteer ambulance service; paramedic intercept service

Clinical Context

Used when volunteer paramedics intercept a Basic Life Support transport to provide Advanced Life Support intervention en route to hospital.

RVU Information

CPT A0432 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

Emergency MedicineEMSVolunteer Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code A0432?

CPT A0432 (Pi volunteer ambulance co) is a A Codes code. Paramedic Intercept volunteer ambulance company transport, a response by volunteer paramedics providing medical intercept services during patient transport.

Does Medicare cover A0432?

Medicare coverage for A0432 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Used when volunteer paramedics intercept a Basic Life Support transport to provide Advanced Life Support intervention en route to hospital. A physician order is typically required.

When is CPT A0432 used?

Used when volunteer paramedics intercept a Basic Life Support transport to provide Advanced Life Support intervention en route to hospital.

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