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Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to continue ambulance “treat in place” rates after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends May 11, 2023
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Emergency Medicine·Public notice
Effective date
May 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority will continue paying ambulance providers $420.62 for 'treat in place' services using procedure code A0427 after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends on May 11, 2023. This maintains the increased reimbursement rate that was implemented during the pandemic for ambulance services that assess and treat patients on-site without transport.
Action Required
Oregon ambulance providers billing Medicaid: Continue using HCPCS code A0427 for 'treat in place' services after May 11, 2023. Verify billing system is configured to submit these claims to OHA at the ALS1 base rate of $420.62. No changes needed to current billing practices as this extends existing procedures.