Other References to Ambulance Related Policies in the CMS Internet

10.1.2 - Other References to Ambulance Related Policies in the CMS Internet Only Manuals (IOM) (Rev. 1696; Issued: 03-06-09; Effective/Implementation Date: 04-06-09) Coverage: Manual instructions regarding coverage of ambulance services, including specifications for vehicular and staffing requirements, are specified in the Internet-Only Manual (IOM), Pub. 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, chapter 10. Medical Review: Manual instructions regarding medical review for ambulance services are specified in the IOM, Pub.100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, chapter 6. Payment and Claims Processing: This chapter restates previously issued instructions to Medicare fee-for-service claim processing contractors for processing claims under the Part B ambulance fee schedule (FS). For historical reference, refer to http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare- Fee-for-Service-Payment/AmbulanceFeeSchedule/index.html on the CMS website to view the previous version of this chapter.