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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
Effective date
May 11, 2023
Identified
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.
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What to do
Action · 3 steps
01Oregon ambulance providers billing Medicaid: Continue using HCPCS code A0427 for 'treat in place' services after May 11, 2023.
02Verify billing system is configured to submit these claims to OHA at the ALS1 base rate of $420.62.
03No changes needed to current billing practices as this extends existing procedures.
Codes mentioned
A0427
Original notice
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.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
Related changes
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