Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04), Ch. 8 § 10.8
Transportation Services
10.8 - Transportation Services
(Rev. 1, 10-01-03)
In general, transportation services to obtain ESRD services are not covered. However, see
the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 10, for coverage of ambulance services to
renal dialysis facilities located on hospital premises and for coverage of ambulance
services to nonhospital based dialysis facilities. Billing and payment instructions are
provided in Chapter 15 of this manual.