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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Winchester, OH | $40.46 | $40.46 – $40.46 | 274 | 1 |
| Gap, PA | $154.87 | $143.52 – $156.65 | 274 | 2 |
| Plumsteadville, PA | $222.75 | $222.75 – $222.75 | 274 | 1 |
| Kearny, AZ | $299.16 | $299.16 – $299.16 | 274 | 1 |
| Grafton, OH | $27.95 | $27.95 – $27.95 | 274 | 1 |
| Cazenovia, NY | $83.02 | $83.02 – $83.02 | 275 | 1 |
| Holmes, PA | $288.75 | $288.75 – $288.75 | 275 | 1 |
| Erwin, NC | $14.65 | $14.65 – $14.65 | 276 | 1 |
| Spring Lake, NC | $55.53 | $55.53 – $55.53 | 277 | 1 |
| Bloxom, VA | $22.21 | $22.21 – $22.21 | 277 | 1 |
| Wilmington, VT | $119.22 | $119.22 – $119.22 | 278 | 1 |
| Darrington, WA | $116.52 | $116.52 – $116.52 | 279 | 1 |
| Wayland, NY | $95.39 | $95.39 – $95.39 | 279 | 1 |
| Trenton, ME | $88.34 | $88.34 – $88.34 | 279 | 1 |
| American Falls, ID | $61.38 | $61.38 – $61.38 | 282 | 1 |
| Hampton Bays, NY | $89.61 | $89.61 – $89.61 | 282 | 1 |
| Camden, OH | $20.27 | $20.27 – $20.27 | 282 | 1 |
| St. Francisville, LA | $54.37 | $54.37 – $54.37 | 283 | 1 |
| Woodbine, NJ | $37.88 | $37.88 – $37.88 | 283 | 1 |
| Valentine, NE | $100.17 | $100.17 – $100.17 | 284 | 1 |
| South Vienna, OH | $18.56 | $18.56 – $18.56 | 284 | 1 |
| Santa Rosa, NM | $129.73 | $129.73 – $129.73 | 286 | 1 |
| Loiza, PR | $106.37 | $106.37 – $106.37 | 286 | 1 |
| Channahon, IL | $191.91 | $191.91 – $191.91 | 287 | 1 |
| Preston, CT | $88.80 | $88.80 – $88.80 | 288 | 1 |
| Lajas, PR | $31.33 | $20.94 – $35.80 | 289 | 2 |
| Fortuna, CA | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 290 | 1 |
| Grantsville, MD | $83.92 | $83.92 – $83.92 | 292 | 1 |
| East Berlin, CT | $19.65 | $19.65 – $19.65 | 292 | 1 |
| Decorah, IA | $63.92 | $63.92 – $63.92 | 293 | 1 |
| Eagle River, WI | $77.95 | $77.95 – $77.95 | 293 | 1 |
| Addison, MI | $116.61 | $116.61 – $116.61 | 295 | 1 |
| North Brookfield, MA | $69.73 | $69.73 – $69.73 | 296 | 1 |
| Leetsdale, PA | $23.30 | $23.30 – $23.30 | 296 | 1 |
| Woodland Hills, CA | $2,486 | $0.00 – $2,895 | 297 | 2 |
| Plattsburg, MO | $203.68 | $203.68 – $203.68 | 297 | 1 |
| Sterling, MA | $35.42 | $35.42 – $35.42 | 297 | 1 |
| Buies Creek, NC | $8.63 | $8.63 – $8.63 | 298 | 1 |
| Pauls Valley, OK | $625.37 | $110.04 – $2,410 | 299 | 2 |
| Rockport, MA | $45.99 | $45.99 – $45.99 | 299 | 1 |
| Roundup, MT | $187.64 | $187.64 – $187.64 | 299 | 1 |
| Buckeye Lake, OH | $21.59 | $21.59 – $21.59 | 301 | 1 |
| Lake City, FL | $339.78 | $35.81 – $436.68 | 302 | 2 |
| Harwinton, CT | $127.38 | $127.38 – $127.38 | 302 | 1 |
| New London, MN | $180.99 | $180.99 – $180.99 | 303 | 1 |
| Powell, WY | $63.23 | $63.23 – $63.23 | 304 | 1 |
| Owen, WI | $49.67 | $49.67 – $49.67 | 304 | 1 |
| Caledonia, OH | $32.82 | $32.82 – $32.82 | 304 | 1 |
| Newberry, MI | $193.53 | $193.53 – $193.53 | 307 | 1 |
| Linesville, PA | $6.29 | $6.29 – $6.29 | 308 | 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.