Average Medicaid Ambulance Transport Payments
Typical Medicaid Ambulance Transport reimbursement across 6,157 cities
Avg. Medicaid Paid
$103.08
Price Range
$-9.08 – $16,589
Total Claims
191.5M
Cities
6157
Typical Payment Range
Typical Medicaid Ambulance Transport payments fall between $35.38 and $129.50 per claim (median: $73.26). The top 10% of payments exceed $241.53.
Based on per-provider averages across all Medicaid claims in this category.
About This Procedure
Emergency and non-emergency ambulance transportation services, including basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) transport.
Why do these costs look low?
These figures represent Medicaid reimbursement rates — the amounts that state Medicaid programs actually paid providers. Medicaid typically reimburses significantly less than private insurance or out-of-pocket prices. If you have private insurance or are paying cash, expect higher costs. See the cost components below for per-code averages.
Costs by City
| City | Avg. Paid | Min / Max | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenedy, TX | $119.16 | $119.16 – $119.16 | 52 | 1 |
| Twin Lakes, WI | $223.14 | $223.14 – $223.14 | 52 | 1 |
| Freeland, PA | $181.52 | $181.52 – $181.52 | 52 | 1 |
| La Follette, TN | $18.21 | $18.21 – $18.21 | 53 | 1 |
| Durant, IA | $41.69 | $41.69 – $41.69 | 53 | 1 |
| Franklin Square, NY | $3.35 | $3.35 – $3.35 | 53 | 1 |
| East Carbon, UT | $194.21 | $194.21 – $194.21 | 53 | 1 |
| Irondale, AL | $49.98 | $49.98 – $49.98 | 53 | 1 |
| Melbourne, FL | $467.22 | $467.22 – $467.22 | 54 | 1 |
| Halifax, PA | $170.31 | $170.31 – $170.31 | 54 | 1 |
| Garrison, ND | $501.57 | $501.57 – $501.57 | 54 | 1 |
| Apple Creek, OH | $17.07 | $17.07 – $17.07 | 54 | 1 |
| Sunrise Beach, MO | $99.24 | $99.24 – $99.24 | 54 | 1 |
| Spring Bay, IL | $196.38 | $196.38 – $196.38 | 54 | 1 |
| Weirton, WV | $119.87 | $119.87 – $119.87 | 55 | 1 |
| Mission Hills, CA | $32.33 | $32.33 – $32.33 | 55 | 1 |
| Lakeside, CA | $38.72 | $38.72 – $38.72 | 55 | 1 |
| Bigfork, MT | $61.97 | $61.97 – $61.97 | 55 | 1 |
| Chestertown, NY | $72.76 | $72.76 – $72.76 | 55 | 1 |
| Hazen, ND | $155.28 | $155.28 – $155.28 | 55 | 1 |
| Laytonville, CA | $305.87 | $305.87 – $305.87 | 55 | 1 |
| Alma, GA | $65.12 | $65.12 – $65.12 | 55 | 1 |
| Walnut Creek, CA | $120.07 | $120.07 – $120.07 | 56 | 1 |
| Macon, MO | $88.92 | $88.92 – $88.92 | 56 | 1 |
| Evansville, WI | $142.61 | $142.61 – $142.61 | 56 | 1 |
| Saxonburg, PA | $151.60 | $151.60 – $151.60 | 56 | 1 |
| Williamsport, OH | $15.50 | $15.50 – $15.50 | 56 | 1 |
| Chesterland, OH | $10.45 | $10.45 – $10.45 | 56 | 1 |
| Ilwaco, WA | $308.79 | $308.79 – $308.79 | 56 | 1 |
| Vinemont, AL | $1,262 | $1,262 – $1,262 | 56 | 1 |
| Anna, OH | $24.69 | $24.69 – $24.69 | 56 | 1 |
| Garner, IA | $26.43 | $26.43 – $26.43 | 56 | 1 |
| Little Hocking, OH | $13.27 | $13.27 – $13.27 | 56 | 1 |
| Willow Springs, MO | $114.00 | $114.00 – $114.00 | 57 | 1 |
| Watonga, OK | $134.76 | $134.76 – $134.76 | 57 | 1 |
| Thorp, WI | $98.66 | $98.66 – $98.66 | 57 | 1 |
| Mt Sterling, IL | $80.36 | $80.36 – $80.36 | 57 | 1 |
| Republic, WA | $57.31 | $57.31 – $57.31 | 57 | 1 |
| Bantam, CT | $31.09 | $31.09 – $31.09 | 57 | 1 |
| Hampshire, IL | $59.38 | $59.38 – $59.38 | 57 | 1 |
| Cresco, IA | $85.23 | $85.23 – $85.23 | 58 | 1 |
| Denison, TX | $1,955 | $1,955 – $1,955 | 58 | 1 |
| Geneseo, IL | $6.58 | $6.58 – $6.58 | 58 | 1 |
| Hamler, OH | $12.96 | $12.96 – $12.96 | 58 | 1 |
| Conneaut Lake, PA | $285.73 | $285.73 – $285.73 | 59 | 1 |
| Sigourney, IA | $86.04 | $51.35 – $197.53 | 59 | 2 |
| Groveton, NH | $32.05 | $32.05 – $32.05 | 59 | 1 |
| Richwood, OH | $18.85 | $18.85 – $18.85 | 59 | 1 |
| Hawarden, IA | $41.45 | $41.45 – $41.45 | 60 | 1 |
| Coats, NC | $26.95 | $26.95 – $26.95 | 60 | 1 |
Cost Components
National averages for each billing code in this procedure category. Sorted by claim volume.
| Code | Description | Avg. Paid | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A0425 | Ground mileage | $28.37 | 121,772,109 | 8,947 |
| A0427 | Als1-emergency | $229.16 | 33,489,615 | 5,575 |
| A0429 | Bls-emergency | $195.35 | 31,005,479 | 6,146 |
| A0428 | Bls | $85.44 | 21,403,107 | 2,591 |
| A0426 | Als 1 | $93.19 | 2,387,286 | 1,167 |
| A0434 | Specialty care transport | $134.78 | 2,097,484 | 686 |
| A0431 | Rotary wing air transport | $1,769 | 517,462 | 349 |
| A0436 | Rotary wing air mileage | $901.55 | 469,702 | 309 |
| A0433 | Als 2 | $260.87 | 238,972 | 362 |
| A0430 | Fixed wing air transport | $1,895 | 142,733 | 116 |
| A0435 | Fixed wing air mileage | $1,592 | 137,596 | 106 |
| A0432 | Pi volunteer ambulance co | $119.51 | 84,090 | 82 |
These averages group common billing codes used when providers bill Medicaid for this procedure. Individual costs will vary.