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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blodgett, OR | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 172 | 1 |
| Plainsboro, NJ | $41.82 | $41.82 – $41.82 | 173 | 1 |
| Superior, MT | $67.06 | $67.06 – $67.06 | 173 | 1 |
| Garnett, KS | $62.95 | $62.95 – $62.95 | 173 | 1 |
| Park Rapids, MN | $159.56 | $159.56 – $159.56 | 174 | 1 |
| Webster City, IA | $90.88 | $90.88 – $90.88 | 174 | 1 |
| Clairton, PA | $0.88 | $0.88 – $0.88 | 175 | 1 |
| Morton, WA | $29.44 | $29.44 – $29.44 | 175 | 1 |
| Fredericktown, OH | $23.00 | $23.00 – $23.00 | 175 | 1 |
| Newbury, MA | $39.02 | $39.02 – $39.02 | 175 | 1 |
| Arlington, VT | $79.35 | $79.35 – $79.35 | 176 | 1 |
| Mercersburg, PA | $219.62 | $219.62 – $219.62 | 177 | 1 |
| Goodwater, AL | $34.27 | $34.27 – $34.27 | 177 | 1 |
| Ardsley, NY | $97.62 | $97.62 – $97.62 | 178 | 1 |
| Cottage Grove, WI | $194.00 | $194.00 – $194.00 | 178 | 1 |
| Groton, NY | $51.66 | $51.66 – $51.66 | 179 | 1 |
| Brewster, WA | $21.56 | $21.56 – $21.56 | 180 | 1 |
| Lawndale, NC | $26.27 | $26.27 – $26.27 | 181 | 1 |
| Clayton, MO | $13.35 | $13.35 – $13.35 | 181 | 1 |
| Pleasanton, CA | $17.55 | $17.55 – $17.55 | 182 | 1 |
| Hamlin, NY | $108.67 | $108.67 – $108.67 | 182 | 1 |
| Hamersville, OH | $15.50 | $15.50 – $15.50 | 182 | 1 |
| New Castle, VA | $51.58 | $51.58 – $51.58 | 183 | 1 |
| Richfield, OH | $12.99 | $12.99 – $12.99 | 183 | 1 |
| Mcmurray, PA | $127.29 | $127.29 – $127.29 | 183 | 1 |
| Fairplay, CO | $118.95 | $118.95 – $118.95 | 184 | 1 |
| Lynchburg, OH | $16.29 | $16.29 – $16.29 | 184 | 1 |
| Stone Mountain, GA | $38.33 | $38.33 – $38.33 | 185 | 1 |
| Northville, MI | $36.44 | $36.44 – $36.44 | 185 | 1 |
| Mesick, MI | $144.68 | $144.68 – $144.68 | 185 | 1 |
| Durbin, WV | $251.79 | $251.79 – $251.79 | 186 | 1 |
| Rigby, ID | $193.22 | $193.22 – $193.22 | 186 | 1 |
| Lynwood, IL | $214.86 | $214.86 – $214.86 | 186 | 1 |
| Finksburg, MD | $3.15 | $3.15 – $3.15 | 186 | 1 |
| Weatherford, TX | $37.58 | $37.58 – $37.58 | 187 | 1 |
| Millersburg, PA | $222.28 | $222.28 – $222.28 | 188 | 1 |
| Dagsboro, DE | $10.65 | $10.65 – $10.65 | 188 | 1 |
| Dickinson, TX | $62.44 | $62.44 – $62.44 | 188 | 1 |
| Brookfield, MA | $56.10 | $56.10 – $56.10 | 188 | 1 |
| Norfolk, NY | $70.24 | $70.24 – $70.24 | 188 | 1 |
| Boyd, WI | $110.90 | $110.90 – $110.90 | 188 | 1 |
| Bay Village, OH | $9.30 | $9.30 – $9.30 | 189 | 1 |
| French Camp, CA | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 189 | 1 |
| Lakewood, NY | $30.05 | $30.05 – $30.05 | 189 | 1 |
| American Canyon, CA | $94.78 | $60.15 – $144.02 | 189 | 3 |
| Wind Gap, PA | $179.01 | $179.01 – $179.01 | 190 | 1 |
| Poland, NY | $63.86 | $63.86 – $63.86 | 190 | 1 |
| Valley View, PA | $102.45 | $102.45 – $102.45 | 190 | 1 |
| Poplar Grove, IL | $136.18 | $136.18 – $136.18 | 191 | 1 |
| Onaway, MI | $214.66 | $214.66 – $214.66 | 193 | 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.