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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville, OH | $11.85 | $11.85 – $11.85 | 94 | 1 |
| Conrad, MT | $127.51 | $127.51 – $127.51 | 94 | 1 |
| Clay City, IN | $74.14 | $74.14 – $74.14 | 94 | 1 |
| Eagle Grove, IA | $34.64 | $34.64 – $34.64 | 94 | 1 |
| Berkeley, IL | $205.09 | $205.09 – $205.09 | 94 | 1 |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 95 | 1 |
| Buckley, WA | $55.13 | $55.13 – $55.13 | 95 | 1 |
| Watford City, ND | $548.74 | $548.74 – $548.74 | 95 | 1 |
| Winchester, IL | $114.11 | $114.11 – $114.11 | 95 | 1 |
| Tracy, MN | $306.84 | $306.84 – $306.84 | 95 | 1 |
| Haddonfield, NJ | $15.35 | $11.46 – $19.09 | 96 | 2 |
| Turner, OR | $89.06 | $89.06 – $89.06 | 96 | 1 |
| Loma Linda, CA | $15.50 | $15.50 – $15.50 | 96 | 1 |
| Clarinda, IA | $69.90 | $65.77 – $74.03 | 96 | 2 |
| Poultney, VT | $93.74 | $93.74 – $93.74 | 96 | 1 |
| Claysville, PA | $5.30 | $5.30 – $5.30 | 96 | 1 |
| Tierra Amarilla, NM | $159.91 | $159.91 – $159.91 | 96 | 1 |
| Bruceton Mills, WV | $109.36 | $109.36 – $109.36 | 96 | 1 |
| Upland, CA | $25.32 | $25.32 – $25.32 | 97 | 1 |
| New Bloomfield, PA | $145.01 | $145.01 – $145.01 | 97 | 1 |
| Clarks Green, PA | $25.85 | $25.85 – $25.85 | 97 | 1 |
| Lebanon, ME | $47.80 | $47.80 – $47.80 | 97 | 1 |
| Stone Park, IL | $14.62 | $14.62 – $14.62 | 97 | 1 |
| Elizabeth, CO | $60.29 | $60.29 – $60.29 | 98 | 1 |
| Butler, MO | $119.53 | $119.53 – $119.53 | 98 | 1 |
| Kirkwood, MO | $71.91 | $71.91 – $71.91 | 98 | 1 |
| Neshanic, NJ | $40.05 | $40.05 – $40.05 | 98 | 1 |
| Glendora, CA | $93.16 | $93.16 – $93.16 | 99 | 1 |
| West Point, VA | $31.34 | $31.34 – $31.34 | 99 | 1 |
| Cornwall, NY | $103.41 | $103.41 – $103.41 | 99 | 1 |
| Ft Collins, CO | $34.20 | $34.20 – $34.20 | 99 | 1 |
| Lincoln, AL | $61.05 | $61.05 – $61.05 | 99 | 1 |
| Wabasha, MN | $315.48 | $83.44 – $560.78 | 100 | 3 |
| Hopkinton, NH | $22.32 | $22.32 – $22.32 | 100 | 1 |
| Colfax, WI | $67.45 | $67.45 – $67.45 | 100 | 1 |
| Columbus Junction, IA | $52.87 | $52.87 – $52.87 | 100 | 1 |
| Channelview, TX | $84.70 | $84.70 – $84.70 | 101 | 1 |
| Bolivar, OH | $13.67 | $13.67 – $13.67 | 101 | 1 |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | $113.57 | $113.57 – $113.57 | 102 | 1 |
| Savannah, MO | $154.51 | $154.51 – $154.51 | 102 | 1 |
| Ashland, ME | $151.82 | $151.82 – $151.82 | 102 | 1 |
| Clay Center, KS | $109.01 | $109.01 – $109.01 | 103 | 1 |
| Wayland, MA | $23.49 | $23.49 – $23.49 | 103 | 1 |
| Medfield, MA | $32.43 | $32.43 – $32.43 | 103 | 1 |
| Beeville, TX | $38.41 | $38.41 – $38.41 | 104 | 1 |
| Crosby, MN | $150.97 | $68.48 – $604.69 | 104 | 2 |
| Bondurant, IA | $26.89 | $26.89 – $26.89 | 104 | 1 |
| Canoga Park, CA | $99.80 | $99.80 – $99.80 | 105 | 1 |
| Cranbury, NJ | $34.72 | $34.72 – $34.72 | 105 | 1 |
| Silver Creek, NY | $83.35 | $83.35 – $83.35 | 105 | 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.