ASC X12 004010

1317 Ambulance Transport Reason Code
TYPE=ID MIN=1 MAX=1

Code indicating the reason for ambulance transport


A        Patient was transported to nearest facility for care of symptoms, complaints, 
         or both
B        Patient was transported for the benefit of a preferred physician
C        Patient was transported for the nearness of family members
D        Patient was transported for the care of a specialist or for availability of 
         specialized equipment
E        Patient Transferred to Rehabilitation Facility