Non-emergency patient transportation to or from a medical appointment by taxi

This code represents non-emergency medical transportation provided via a taxi service. It describes the conveyance of a patient to or from a covered medical service when the patient's medical condition does not require an ambulance or other specialized medical transport, but they are unable to use private transportation.

Use this code for patients requiring transportation to physician appointments, dialysis, chemotherapy, or other medically necessary services when a taxi is the appropriate level of transport. Documentation should clearly state the medical necessity for transportation and why alternative, less costly methods (e.g., public transport, personal vehicle) are not feasible due to the patient's condition or lack of access.

• Ensure documentation specifies the origin and destination of the transport, as well as the medical reason for the trip.
• Do not confuse with ambulance services (A0425-A0436) or other non-emergency transport types (e.g., A0110 for commercial carrier, A0120 for mini-bus).
• Verify payer-specific policies for coverage of non-emergency transportation, as many require prior authorization or have strict medical necessity criteria.