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HCPCS Level II A0382: BLS Routine Disposable Supplies

HCPCS Level II code A0382 denotes routine disposable supplies used for Basic Life Support (BLS) interventions, commonly employed by emergency medical services and in pre-hospital care. This national-level code matters because it standardizes billing for consumable materials used during BLS encounters, supporting consistent claims processing and supply cost tracking across ambulance and emergency provider settings.

Key payers referenced in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of what the code represents, payer coverage patterns, and the clinical context in which these supplies are used. The publication summarizes typical sites of service and service line implications for ambulance and emergency medical providers.

The report outlines benchmarks and billing considerations relevant to A0382, highlights common modifiers used with ambulance and BLS claims, and flags where input data was not provided. It also presents concise guidance on documentation expectations tied to supply use in BLS care. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.

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HCPCS Level II code A0382 describes BLS routine disposable supplies, indicating routine disposable items used in Basic Life Support (BLS) care. The service type is basic life support supplies, covering single-use consumable materials required to provide BLS interventions. The typical site of service is emergency medical services/ambulance and pre-hospital care settings, where BLS teams deploy disposable supplies during patient care and transport.

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HCPCS Level II A0382: BLS Routine Disposable Supplies

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A typical patient scenario involves an adult or pediatric patient requiring Basic Life Support (BLS) during a non-emergent or emergent encounter in an outpatient, ambulatory surgery center, clinic, or long-term care setting. For example, a patient undergoing a minor outpatient procedure experiences transient respiratory distress and receives BLS interventions by trained staff using routine disposable supplies such as airway adjuncts, bag-valve-mask disposables, oxygen tubing, suction catheters, gloves, and basic dressing supplies. The clinical workflow begins with recognition of airway or breathing compromise, activation of BLS protocols, rapid assessment and basic airway maneuvers, application of oxygen and bag-mask ventilation as needed, use of suction and adjuncts, monitoring of vitals, documentation of interventions and supplies used, and either stabilization for discharge or escalation to Advanced Cardiac Life Support and ambulance transfer if required. Typical sites of service include ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, outpatient clinics, dialysis centers, and long-term care facilities where routine disposable supplies for BLS are used as part of resuscitation or airway management.

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`00`	No modifier/standard reporting	Use when no special circumstances or modifier reporting is required.
`22`	Increased procedural services	Use when substantially greater effort or time was required for BLS-related services beyond typical care, documented accordingly.
`23`	Unusual anesthesia	Use when BLS supplies are provided in the context of an unusual anesthesia circumstance affecting the procedure environment.
`52`	Reduced services	Use when BLS services were partially reduced or incomplete and documentation supports reduced scope.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when BLS interventions are initiated but stopped due to patient condition or change in plan.
`76`	Repeat procedure or service by same provider	Use when the same provider performs another distinct BLS event during the same encounter.
`78`	Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room	Use if BLS supplies are used during an unplanned return for airway or breathing issues post-procedure.
`AS`	Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist service	Use when an authorized mid-level practitioner provides BLS supplies/services in facility settings, per payer rules.
`QX`	Ordering/referring physician not enrolled	Use when the ordering/referring provider is not enrolled in Medicare and reporting is required by payer policy.
`QY`	Ordering/referring physician enrolled	Use when the ordering/referring provider is enrolled and meets beneficiary assignment requirements.
`GY`	Item/service statutorily excluded or does not meet definition of any Medicare benefit	Use when payer determines BLS disposable supplies are non-covered under specific policy.
`RR`	Replacement of physician/supplier due to emergency/disaster	Use when another provider supplies BLS disposables covering an absent provider under emergency protocols.
`RE`	Established patient	Use to indicate the service was provided to an established patient as defined by payer rules.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`207P00000X`	Family Medicine	Common in-office providers who manage acute episodes requiring BLS supplies.
`208D00000X`	Emergency Medicine	Provides BLS in ED and urgent care settings; frequently uses disposable airway and resuscitation supplies.
`363L00000X`	Anesthesiology	Uses BLS supplies in procedural sedation and airway management contexts.
`261QP2400X`	Critical Care Medicine	Manages patients requiring resuscitative care in hospital and procedural areas.
`207K00000X`	Internal Medicine	Outpatient physicians and hospitalists who may initiate BLS and use routine disposable supplies.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`R06.02`	Shortness of breath	Common indication for BLS interventions including oxygen delivery and airway adjuncts.
`R07.9`	Chest pain, unspecified	May precipitate BLS activation if associated with respiratory compromise or arrest.
`I46.9`	Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified	BLS disposable supplies are core to initial resuscitation efforts for cardiac arrest.
`J96.00`	Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia	Requires BLS airway management and disposables during stabilization.
`J45.909`	Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated	Acute exacerbations may require BLS-level oxygen, nebulization, and airway support with disposables.
`T78.2XXA`	Anaphylactic shock, unspecified initial encounter	Rapid BLS and airway management with disposable supplies are critical in anaphylaxis.
`S27.0XXA`	Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter	Trauma-related respiratory compromise may require BLS interventions and disposables for oxygenation and transport.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`94002`	Ventilation assist and management; initiation of noninvasive ventilatory support of the patient for ventilation, hospital inpatient/observation	May follow BLS interventions when escalation to assisted ventilation is required; documents ongoing ventilatory management.
`94010`	Bronchospasm evaluation with peak expiratory flow rate	Used in evaluation of respiratory distress after BLS interventions to assess airway function in outpatient settings.
`94660`	Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management	Often follows BLS if noninvasive positive pressure support is indicated after initial stabilization with disposable supplies.
`94664`	Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device	Used when aerosolized medication delivery is initiated as part of respiratory support after BLS.
`94002`	Ventilator management, initial day (duplicate listed for emphasis)	Documents progression from basic resuscitation with disposables to formal ventilatory support when required.

HCPCS A0021: Ambulance Service Outside State, Per-Mile Transport

HCPCS-A0080-VOLUNTEER-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION-MILEAGE

HCPCS Level II A0080: Non-Emergency Volunteer Transportation, Per Mile

HCPCS-A0090-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION-MILE-PRIVATE-VEHICLE

HCPCS A0090: Non-Emergency Transportation, Per Mile (Private Vehicle)

HCPCS-A0100-NON-EMERGENCY-TAXI-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0100: Non-Emergency Transportation, Taxi

HCPCS-A0110-NON-EMERGENCY-BUS-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0110: Non-Emergency Bus or Carrier Transportation

HCPCS-A0120-NON-EMERGENCY-MINI-BUS-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0120: Non-Emergency Mini-Bus and Specialized Transport

HCPCS-A0130-WHEELCHAIR-VAN-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS Level II A0130: Non-Emergency Wheelchair Van Transport

HCPCS-A0140-NON-EMERGENCY-AIR-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0140: Non-Emergency Air Transportation (Private or Commercial)

HCPCS-A0160-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION-CASE-WORKER-SOCIAL-WORKER-PER-MILE

HCPCS A0160: Non-Emergency Transportation Per Mile by Case or Social Worker

HCPCS-A0180-ANCILLARY-LODGING-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0180: Non-Emergency Transportation Ancillary Lodging

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References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`00`	No modifier/standard reporting	Use when no special circumstances or modifier reporting is required.
`22`	Increased procedural services	Use when substantially greater effort or time was required for BLS-related services beyond typical care, documented accordingly.
`23`	Unusual anesthesia	Use when BLS supplies are provided in the context of an unusual anesthesia circumstance affecting the procedure environment.
`52`	Reduced services	Use when BLS services were partially reduced or incomplete and documentation supports reduced scope.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when BLS interventions are initiated but stopped due to patient condition or change in plan.
`76`	Repeat procedure or service by same provider	Use when the same provider performs another distinct BLS event during the same encounter.
`78`	Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room	Use if BLS supplies are used during an unplanned return for airway or breathing issues post-procedure.
`AS`	Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist service	Use when an authorized mid-level practitioner provides BLS supplies/services in facility settings, per payer rules.
`QX`	Ordering/referring physician not enrolled	Use when the ordering/referring provider is not enrolled in Medicare and reporting is required by payer policy.
`QY`	Ordering/referring physician enrolled	Use when the ordering/referring provider is enrolled and meets beneficiary assignment requirements.
`GY`	Item/service statutorily excluded or does not meet definition of any Medicare benefit	Use when payer determines BLS disposable supplies are non-covered under specific policy.
`RR`	Replacement of physician/supplier due to emergency/disaster	Use when another provider supplies BLS disposables covering an absent provider under emergency protocols.
`RE`	Established patient	Use to indicate the service was provided to an established patient as defined by payer rules.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`207P00000X`	Family Medicine	Common in-office providers who manage acute episodes requiring BLS supplies.
`208D00000X`	Emergency Medicine	Provides BLS in ED and urgent care settings; frequently uses disposable airway and resuscitation supplies.
`363L00000X`	Anesthesiology	Uses BLS supplies in procedural sedation and airway management contexts.
`261QP2400X`	Critical Care Medicine	Manages patients requiring resuscitative care in hospital and procedural areas.
`207K00000X`	Internal Medicine	Outpatient physicians and hospitalists who may initiate BLS and use routine disposable supplies.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`R06.02`	Shortness of breath	Common indication for BLS interventions including oxygen delivery and airway adjuncts.
`R07.9`	Chest pain, unspecified	May precipitate BLS activation if associated with respiratory compromise or arrest.
`I46.9`	Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified	BLS disposable supplies are core to initial resuscitation efforts for cardiac arrest.
`J96.00`	Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia	Requires BLS airway management and disposables during stabilization.
`J45.909`	Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated	Acute exacerbations may require BLS-level oxygen, nebulization, and airway support with disposables.
`T78.2XXA`	Anaphylactic shock, unspecified initial encounter	Rapid BLS and airway management with disposable supplies are critical in anaphylaxis.
`S27.0XXA`	Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter	Trauma-related respiratory compromise may require BLS interventions and disposables for oxygenation and transport.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`94002`	Ventilation assist and management; initiation of noninvasive ventilatory support of the patient for ventilation, hospital inpatient/observation	May follow BLS interventions when escalation to assisted ventilation is required; documents ongoing ventilatory management.
`94010`	Bronchospasm evaluation with peak expiratory flow rate	Used in evaluation of respiratory distress after BLS interventions to assess airway function in outpatient settings.
`94660`	Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management	Often follows BLS if noninvasive positive pressure support is indicated after initial stabilization with disposable supplies.
`94664`	Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device	Used when aerosolized medication delivery is initiated as part of respiratory support after BLS.
`94002`	Ventilator management, initial day (duplicate listed for emphasis)	Documents progression from basic resuscitation with disposables to formal ventilatory support when required.

HCPCS A0021: Ambulance Service Outside State, Per-Mile Transport

HCPCS-A0080-VOLUNTEER-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION-MILEAGE

HCPCS Level II A0080: Non-Emergency Volunteer Transportation, Per Mile

HCPCS-A0090-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION-MILE-PRIVATE-VEHICLE

HCPCS A0090: Non-Emergency Transportation, Per Mile (Private Vehicle)

HCPCS-A0100-NON-EMERGENCY-TAXI-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0100: Non-Emergency Transportation, Taxi

HCPCS-A0110-NON-EMERGENCY-BUS-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0110: Non-Emergency Bus or Carrier Transportation

HCPCS-A0120-NON-EMERGENCY-MINI-BUS-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0120: Non-Emergency Mini-Bus and Specialized Transport

HCPCS-A0130-WHEELCHAIR-VAN-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS Level II A0130: Non-Emergency Wheelchair Van Transport

HCPCS-A0140-NON-EMERGENCY-AIR-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0140: Non-Emergency Air Transportation (Private or Commercial)

HCPCS-A0160-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION-CASE-WORKER-SOCIAL-WORKER-PER-MILE

HCPCS A0160: Non-Emergency Transportation Per Mile by Case or Social Worker

HCPCS-A0180-ANCILLARY-LODGING-NON-EMERGENCY-TRANSPORTATION

HCPCS A0180: Non-Emergency Transportation Ancillary Lodging

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References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

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References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Codes

References