State of Alabama

09/24/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2021 10:03

Ambulance Reimbursement Rate Increase

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TO: All Ambulance Providers

RE: Ambulance Reimbursement Rate Increase

Effective October 1, 2021, the rate for the following ambulance service will increase as indicated below:

Procedure Code

Description

Rate

A0425

GROUND MILEAGE, PER STATUTE MILE

$6.74

A0427

AMBULANCE SERVICE, ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, EMERGENCY TRANSPORT, LEVEL 1 (ALS 1 - EMERGENCY)

$211.50

Effective on or after October 1, 2021, report the modifier "HE" on claims with ambulance procedure code A0428 (BLS) where the destination is a facility that provides mental health or behavioral health services.

If you have any questions, please contact Brandon Williams at [email protected] and Angela Johnson-Groves at [email protected].

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