When and How to Bill A0130 for Wheelchair Van Transport

When to Use Code A0130

HCPCS A0130 covers non-emergency transportation by wheelchair van for patients who do not require ambulance-level care.
It’s typically used for mobility-limited patients who cannot safely use standard transportation.

• •Service type: Wheelchair van transport
• •When to bill: For non-ambulatory patients needing assistance but no medical monitoring
• •Who uses it: Licensed non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) providers

Common scenarios:

• •Transport to physical therapy or outpatient appointments
• •Discharge from hospital to home when patient is wheelchair-bound
• •Transport for mobility-impaired patients to dialysis

Insurance Verification Tips for A0130

1. •Check if the payer covers wheelchair van transport (some classify it as non-covered).
2. •Confirm prior authorization requirements.
3. •Maintain documentation showing why the patient cannot use standard vehicles.
4. •Record origin and destination, and retain trip logs.

Pro tip: Medicaid programs often require trip sheets and driver signatures for each leg.

Example Case

A wheelchair-bound patient is transported 8 miles from home to a wound care appointment.
No medical monitoring is required.
The NEMT provider bills A0130 for the base service plus applicable mileage.