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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 04/14/08

Changes in Billing for Helicopter Services

To:​ Ambulance and Hospital-Based Transportation Providers ​
​Date: ​April 14, 2008
​Re: National Provider Identifier Collection Site​

This notice advises providers of a change in billing policy for helicopter services. Effective June 1, 2008, providers must bill using A0431 with the U3 modifier to be reimbursed for both a helicopter transport and team. Providers must bill using A0431 without a modifier if billing for a helicopter transport only, or for the use of a team only. 

If providers are billing on the HFS 2209 pdf, Transportation Invoice, the modifier should immediately follow A0431 in the procedure code field as follows: A0431U3.

Questions regarding billing should be directed to the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565.

Theresa A. Eagleson, Administrator

Division of Medical Programs