--- title: "MLN Matters Article: Ambulance Inflation Factor for CY 2018 and Productivity Adjustment" description: Read this if you submit claims to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for Medicare Part B ambulance services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. --- [![Talk to us! (800) 726-4690 | Sales: sales@aim-system.com](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3437204/6b416b44-e57f-49b0-ab87-674442c8631f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3437204/6b416b44-e57f-49b0-ab87-674442c8631f) [![aim-logo-2023](https://www.aim-system.com/hs-fs/hubfs/aim-logo-2023.png?width=387&height=188&name=aim-logo-2023.png) ](https://www.aim-system.com/) ## MLN Matters Article: Ambulance Inflation Factor for CY 2018 and Productivity Adjustment by [AIM Online EMS Software and Services](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/author/aim-online-ems-software-and-services), on Nov 28, 2017 11:47:24 AM This MLN Matters® Article is intended for ambulance providers and suppliers submitting claims to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for Medicare Part B ambulance services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. Change Request (CR) 10323 furnishes the CY 2018 Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) for determining the payment limit for ambulance services. The AIF for CY 2018 is 1.1 percent. Please make sure your billing staff is aware of the upcoming change. [![Read More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3437204/79a6cbf1-e0a3-44e8-b948-1caee3ffaa97.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3437204/79a6cbf1-e0a3-44e8-b948-1caee3ffaa97) Topics: [EMS News](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-news) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Announcements & News Stay current! Read about our latest updates and features, discover what conferences we're attending, plus stay up-to-date on industry news and updates regarding Medicare, compliance policies, and much more. ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [EMS News (33)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-news) - [EMS Events (17)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-events) - [AIM Updates (5)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/aim-updates) - [Ambulance Billing (3)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ambulance-billing) - [Compliance (3)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/compliance) - [AIM Customer Testimonials (2)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/aim-customer-testimonials) - [Billing Services (2)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/billing-services) - [Billing Software (2)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/billing-software) - [Announcements (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/announcements) - [Claims Processing (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/claims-processing) - [EMS Billing (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-billing) - [EMS Professionals (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-professionals) - [ePCR - Patient Care Reporting (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/epcr-patient-care-reporting) - [ePCR Software (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/epcr-software) [see all](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/mln-matters-article-ambulance-inflation-factor-for-cy-2018-and-productivity-adjustment#) [![Footer Logo](https://www.aim-system.com/hubfs/aim-logo-2023.png) ](https://www.aim-system.com/) 892 New Castle Road Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Main: [724.794.1222](tel:724-794-1222) Sales: [800.726.4690](tel:800-726-4690) Support: [800.726.4362](tel:800-726-4362) **[Sales@aim-system.com](mailto:sales@aim-system.com)** ### SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL NEWSLETTERS ### CONNECT WITH US © 2026 AIM EMS SOFTWARE & SERVICES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [Privacy Policy](https://www.aim-system.com/privacy-policy) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=891890&fmt=gif)