S9992 Transportation costs to and
Also known as: medical transportation, travel to medical care, patient transportation costs
Transportation costs to and from medical care facility for patients receiving treatment.
In Plain Language
travel to medical appointment; transportation assistance
Clinical Context
Reimbursement for transportation expenses incurred by patients accessing medical care at treatment facilities.
RVU Information
CPT S9992 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
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S9992?
CPT S9992 (Transportation costs to and) is a S Codes code. Transportation costs to and from medical care facility for patients receiving treatment.
Is S9992 covered by insurance?
S9992 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Reimbursement for transportation expenses incurred by patients accessing medical care at treatment facilities.
When is CPT S9992 used?
Reimbursement for transportation expenses incurred by patients accessing medical care at treatment facilities.
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