Ambulance services
CPC v2.1 Code: 93194
About ambulance services
cpc code 93194 covers the provision of ambulance services, a critical component of the healthcare system. Ambulances play a vital role in emergency medical response, transporting patients to hospitals and other medical facilities for urgent care. This industry is essential for ensuring timely access to life-saving treatment, particularly in emergency situations. Ambulance services are a key part of the broader healthcare and emergency services sectors, contributing to the overall well-being and safety of communities.
Production process
Ambulance services involve the dispatch of specially equipped vehicles staffed by trained emergency medical personnel. These vehicles are outfitted with advanced medical equipment and supplies to provide on-site stabilization and treatment. The key steps in the ambulance service process include receiving emergency calls, dispatching the appropriate vehicle, assessing and treating the patient at the scene, and transporting the patient to the nearest suitable medical facility.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for ambulance services include specialized vehicles, medical equipment and supplies, and highly trained personnel. Ambulances must be equipped with items such as stretchers, oxygen tanks, defibrillators, and other life-saving gear. Ambulance crews typically consist of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics who have undergone extensive training in emergency medical procedures and patient care.
Production outputs
The primary output of the ambulance services industry is the transportation and emergency treatment of patients. The services provided by ambulance crews can be critical in stabilizing and saving the lives of individuals experiencing medical emergencies or trauma. The output of this industry is consumed by 62101 General medical and surgical hospitals and other healthcare facilities that receive and treat the patients transported by ambulances.
Family tree for ambulance services
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9'>9: Community, social and personal services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93'>93: Human health and social care services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/931'>931: Human health services</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9319'>9319: Other human health services</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93194'>93194: Ambulance services</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93191'>93191: Childbirth and related services</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93192'>93192: Nursing services</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93193'>93193: Physiotherapeutic services</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93195'>93195: Medical laboratory services</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93196'>93196: Diagnostic-imaging services</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93197'>93197: Blood, sperm and organ bank services</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93199'>93199: Other human health services n.e.c.</a>"]
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