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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florham Park, NJ | $38.64 | $38.64 – $38.64 | 431 | 1 |
| Waynesburg, OH | $36.55 | $36.55 – $36.55 | 432 | 1 |
| Breese, IL | $79.64 | $79.64 – $79.64 | 434 | 1 |
| Albany, IN | $16.47 | $16.47 – $16.47 | 434 | 1 |
| Rowley, MA | $52.83 | $52.83 – $52.83 | 435 | 1 |
| Marion, KS | $67.01 | $67.01 – $67.01 | 438 | 1 |
| Lynden, WA | $38.88 | $38.88 – $38.88 | 438 | 1 |
| Crandon, WI | $130.41 | $130.41 – $130.41 | 439 | 1 |
| Central Valley, NY | $116.15 | $116.15 – $116.15 | 439 | 1 |
| Libby, MT | $106.84 | $106.84 – $106.84 | 440 | 1 |
| Deer River, MN | $255.09 | $210.66 – $319.27 | 440 | 2 |
| Nashville, MI | $126.42 | $126.42 – $126.42 | 441 | 1 |
| Chavies, KY | $1,670 | $1,670 – $1,670 | 442 | 1 |
| Northfield, MA | $58.05 | $58.05 – $58.05 | 442 | 1 |
| Delaware City, DE | $27.44 | $27.44 – $27.44 | 444 | 1 |
| Manzanola, CO | $108.76 | $108.76 – $108.76 | 446 | 1 |
| Hinsdale, IL | $170.30 | $170.30 – $170.30 | 449 | 1 |
| Mertztown, PA | $267.17 | $267.17 – $267.17 | 449 | 1 |
| Williamsport, IN | $82.72 | $82.72 – $82.72 | 452 | 1 |
| Brasher Falls, NY | $83.73 | $83.73 – $83.73 | 454 | 1 |
| Portland, MI | $139.20 | $139.20 – $139.20 | 455 | 1 |
| Bedford, IA | $20.04 | $20.04 – $20.04 | 457 | 1 |
| Henniker, NH | $5.30 | $2.84 – $17.88 | 458 | 2 |
| Zephyr Cove, NV | $91.79 | $91.79 – $91.79 | 459 | 1 |
| Phil Campbell, AL | $58.24 | $58.24 – $58.24 | 459 | 1 |
| Skaneateles, NY | $60.72 | $60.72 – $60.72 | 461 | 1 |
| Mattawa, WA | $164.66 | $164.66 – $164.66 | 461 | 1 |
| Demorest, GA | $65.34 | $50.29 – $75.39 | 462 | 2 |
| Marion, AL | $102.83 | $102.83 – $102.83 | 462 | 1 |
| Coalgate, OK | $103.85 | $103.85 – $103.85 | 463 | 1 |
| Shillington, PA | $2.38 | $2.38 – $2.38 | 463 | 1 |
| Oak Brook, IL | $444.91 | $444.91 – $444.91 | 463 | 1 |
| Piggott, AR | $70.50 | $70.50 – $70.50 | 463 | 1 |
| Kingsland, GA | $55.69 | $55.69 – $55.69 | 463 | 1 |
| Kodak, TN | $9.02 | $9.02 – $9.02 | 464 | 1 |
| Mayo, FL | $27.02 | $27.02 – $27.02 | 465 | 1 |
| Newville, PA | $184.50 | $184.50 – $184.50 | 466 | 1 |
| Baraga, MI | $163.89 | $163.89 – $163.89 | 467 | 1 |
| Topsfield, MA | $46.47 | $46.47 – $46.47 | 467 | 1 |
| Ft Duschesne, UT | $146.81 | $146.81 – $146.81 | 467 | 1 |
| Antioch, CA | $43.87 | $43.87 – $43.87 | 468 | 1 |
| Greenwich, CT | $36.24 | $36.24 – $36.24 | 469 | 1 |
| Kaukauna, WI | $163.12 | $163.12 – $163.12 | 469 | 1 |
| Curwensville, PA | $86.38 | $86.38 – $86.38 | 471 | 1 |
| Rush Springs, OK | $219.13 | $219.13 – $219.13 | 471 | 1 |
| Cerro Gordo, NC | $41.69 | $41.69 – $41.69 | 471 | 1 |
| Larksville, PA | $238.15 | $238.15 – $238.15 | 472 | 1 |
| Pittsburg, TX | $72.81 | $72.81 – $72.81 | 473 | 1 |
| Mount Zion, WV | $132.71 | $132.71 – $132.71 | 473 | 1 |
| Pigeon, MI | $225.93 | $225.93 – $225.93 | 474 | 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.