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KMAP BULLETIN: Ambulance Response and Treatment, No Transport (A0998)
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Emergency Medicine·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas Medicaid will begin covering a new ambulance service code A0998 for emergency response and treatment without transport, reimbursed at $250 per day when specific criteria are met. This creates a new billable service for EMS providers who respond to 911 calls but don't transport patients to hospitals.
Action Required
Before July 1, 2026: EMS providers with PT/PS 26/260 must update billing systems to include new HCPCS code A0998 at $250 rate. Train billing staff on requirements: 911 call origin, patient consent, medical assessment/treatment performed, mutual agreement no transport needed, patient stability documented. Ensure A0998 is not billed with other ambulance codes same day/provider/patient. Update documentation templates to capture all required criteria.