A0435 Fixed wing air mileage
Also known as: fixed wing mileage, airplane mileage, air transport mileage
Fixed wing aircraft mileage charge, a billing component for distance traveled during long-distance patient transport via fixed-wing airplane.
In Plain Language
airplane transport distance charge
Clinical Context
Billed per mile for fixed-wing air transport, supplementing the base air ambulance charge for comprehensive reimbursement of long-distance transfers.
RVU Information
CPT A0435 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 A0435?
CPT A0435 (Fixed wing air mileage) is a A Codes code. Fixed wing aircraft mileage charge, a billing component for distance traveled during long-distance patient transport via fixed-wing airplane.
Does Medicare cover A0435?
Medicare coverage for A0435 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Billed per mile for fixed-wing air transport, supplementing the base air ambulance charge for comprehensive reimbursement of long-distance transfers. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A0435 used?
Billed per mile for fixed-wing air transport, supplementing the base air ambulance charge for comprehensive reimbursement of long-distance transfers.
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