Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Ch. 10 § 10.4.7
Documentation
10.4.7 - Documentation
(Rev. 103; Issued: 02-20-09; Effective Date: 01-05-09; Implementation Date: 03-
20-09)
In order to determine the medical appropriateness of air ambulance services the A/B
MAC (A) or (B) may request that documentation be submitted that indicates the air
ambulance services are reasonable and necessary to treat the beneficiary’s life-
threatening condition. The contractor’s medical staff may consider reviewing all claims
for air ambulance services.