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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland, RI | $17.75 | $17.75 – $17.75 | 60 | 1 |
| Harbor City, CA | $0.81 | $0.81 – $0.81 | 61 | 1 |
| Coppell, TX | $17.89 | $17.89 – $17.89 | 61 | 1 |
| Brockway, PA | $161.11 | $161.11 – $161.11 | 61 | 1 |
| Trenton, IL | $43.24 | $43.24 – $43.24 | 61 | 1 |
| Wapello, IA | $44.32 | $44.32 – $44.32 | 62 | 1 |
| Douglas, WY | $74.08 | $74.08 – $74.08 | 63 | 1 |
| Turlock, CA | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 63 | 1 |
| Bridgewater, NY | $47.92 | $47.92 – $47.92 | 63 | 1 |
| Jonesport, ME | $68.68 | $68.68 – $68.68 | 63 | 1 |
| Henry, IL | $216.59 | $216.59 – $216.59 | 63 | 1 |
| New Gloucester, ME | $89.24 | $89.24 – $89.24 | 63 | 1 |
| Warsaw, IN | $243.72 | $243.72 – $243.72 | 64 | 1 |
| Palmview, TX | $36.41 | $36.41 – $36.41 | 64 | 1 |
| Pelham, NY | $9.33 | $9.33 – $9.33 | 64 | 1 |
| Arthur, IL | $144.15 | $144.15 – $144.15 | 64 | 1 |
| Fort Ashby, WV | $52.55 | $52.55 – $52.55 | 64 | 1 |
| Morrisville, NC | $37.45 | $37.45 – $37.45 | 64 | 1 |
| Highland, KS | $129.86 | $129.86 – $129.86 | 64 | 1 |
| Clayton, IN | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 64 | 1 |
| Emmetsburg, IA | $52.15 | $52.15 – $52.15 | 65 | 1 |
| Port Lavaca, TX | $66.15 | $66.15 – $66.15 | 65 | 1 |
| Willard, NC | $29.03 | $29.03 – $29.03 | 65 | 1 |
| Derry, PA | $21.08 | $21.08 – $21.08 | 65 | 1 |
| North Chesterfield, VA | $408.48 | $408.48 – $408.48 | 66 | 1 |
| Utuado, PR | $130.85 | $130.85 – $130.85 | 66 | 1 |
| Alvin, TX | $58.41 | $58.41 – $58.41 | 66 | 1 |
| Plymouth, MI | $37.92 | $37.92 – $37.92 | 66 | 1 |
| Magee, MS | $591.93 | $591.93 – $591.93 | 66 | 1 |
| Redfield, SD | $67.11 | $67.11 – $67.11 | 66 | 1 |
| East Canton, OH | $9.40 | $9.40 – $9.40 | 66 | 1 |
| Glencoe, MO | $284.81 | $284.81 – $284.81 | 66 | 1 |
| Harbor Beach, MI | $114.81 | $114.81 – $114.81 | 67 | 1 |
| Oley, PA | $25.18 | $25.18 – $25.18 | 67 | 1 |
| Aliquippa, PA | $1.03 | $1.03 – $1.03 | 68 | 1 |
| Fredonia, KS | $67.45 | $67.45 – $67.45 | 68 | 1 |
| Pearce, AZ | $304.67 | $304.67 – $304.67 | 68 | 1 |
| Frankton, IN | $99.95 | $99.95 – $99.95 | 68 | 1 |
| Moscow, PA | $6.00 | $6.00 – $6.00 | 68 | 1 |
| New Madison, OH | $88.23 | $12.98 – $142.79 | 69 | 2 |
| Bridgeport, NE | $232.52 | $213.52 – $314.39 | 69 | 2 |
| Allen, MD | $93.67 | $93.67 – $93.67 | 69 | 1 |
| Sheridan, IN | $49.89 | $49.89 – $49.89 | 69 | 1 |
| Prairie Du Sac, WI | $130.45 | $130.45 – $130.45 | 70 | 1 |
| Bottineau, ND | $401.33 | $401.33 – $401.33 | 70 | 1 |
| Osceola, IA | $51.90 | $51.90 – $51.90 | 70 | 1 |
| Custer, SD | $35.58 | $35.58 – $35.58 | 70 | 1 |
| Southampton, MA | $23.47 | $23.47 – $23.47 | 70 | 1 |
| Rochester, MI | $15.71 | $15.71 – $15.71 | 70 | 1 |
| Jackson, MN | $290.80 | $290.80 – $290.80 | 71 | 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.