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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladenboro, NC | $21.02 | $21.02 – $21.02 | 668 | 1 |
| Oak Harbor, OH | $49.44 | $49.44 – $49.44 | 669 | 1 |
| Kuna, ID | $73.45 | $73.45 – $73.45 | 670 | 1 |
| Troy, IL | $143.91 | $143.91 – $143.91 | 671 | 1 |
| Lake Wylie, SC | $40.06 | $40.06 – $40.06 | 671 | 1 |
| Plainfield, CT | $25.99 | $25.99 – $25.99 | 673 | 1 |
| Pine Grove, PA | $23.81 | $23.81 – $23.81 | 675 | 1 |
| Meherrin, VA | $38.20 | $38.20 – $38.20 | 677 | 1 |
| Kingsville, OH | $20.35 | $20.35 – $20.35 | 678 | 1 |
| Rehoboth, MA | $46.12 | $46.12 – $46.12 | 679 | 1 |
| Klawock, AK | $37.66 | $37.66 – $37.66 | 679 | 1 |
| Huntington, UT | $248.98 | $248.98 – $248.98 | 679 | 1 |
| Chilton, WI | $21.33 | $21.33 – $21.33 | 683 | 1 |
| Maynard, MA | $25.53 | $25.53 – $25.53 | 683 | 1 |
| Sisters, OR | $91.66 | $91.66 – $91.66 | 688 | 1 |
| Hellertown, PA | $177.17 | $177.17 – $177.17 | 688 | 1 |
| Evesham, NJ | $197.21 | $197.21 – $197.21 | 688 | 1 |
| Brigantine, NJ | $31.36 | $31.36 – $31.36 | 689 | 1 |
| Leadville, CO | $23.81 | $9.78 – $71.93 | 691 | 2 |
| Bethany, MO | $162.15 | $162.15 – $162.15 | 692 | 1 |
| Athens, PA | $0.96 | $0.96 – $0.96 | 692 | 1 |
| Two Harbors, MN | $137.04 | $137.04 – $137.04 | 692 | 1 |
| Vidalia, LA | $69.07 | $69.07 – $69.07 | 692 | 1 |
| Saltsburg, PA | $77.15 | $77.15 – $77.15 | 693 | 1 |
| Dillsboro, IN | $20.45 | $17.63 – $27.32 | 693 | 2 |
| Mccomb, MS | $1,028 | $1,028 – $1,028 | 695 | 1 |
| Evans Mills, NY | $65.77 | $65.77 – $65.77 | 696 | 1 |
| Sunbury, OH | $30.38 | $30.38 – $30.38 | 696 | 1 |
| Wonder Lake, IL | $89.27 | $89.27 – $89.27 | 696 | 1 |
| Blaine, ME | $77.43 | $77.43 – $77.43 | 696 | 1 |
| Waterford, PA | $2.14 | $2.14 – $2.14 | 697 | 1 |
| Williamston, MI | $108.00 | $108.00 – $108.00 | 697 | 1 |
| Selmer, TN | $13.16 | $13.16 – $13.16 | 698 | 1 |
| Douglas, MA | $54.60 | $54.60 – $54.60 | 698 | 1 |
| Melville, NY | $92.63 | $92.63 – $92.63 | 699 | 1 |
| Greencastle, PA | $126.11 | $126.11 – $126.11 | 699 | 1 |
| Olmsted Falls, OH | $18.12 | $18.12 – $18.12 | 699 | 1 |
| Elmsford, NY | $96.05 | $96.05 – $96.05 | 699 | 1 |
| Spirit Lake, IA | $59.77 | $59.77 – $59.77 | 700 | 1 |
| Warren, NH | $23.96 | $23.96 – $23.96 | 700 | 1 |
| Guerneville, CA | $118.70 | $118.70 – $118.70 | 701 | 1 |
| Milan, MO | $344.14 | $344.14 – $344.14 | 702 | 1 |
| New Richmond, OH | $29.51 | $29.51 – $29.51 | 704 | 1 |
| Winlock, WA | $80.54 | $80.54 – $80.54 | 704 | 1 |
| Mars, PA | $56.99 | $56.99 – $56.99 | 708 | 1 |
| Great Neck, NY | $75.70 | $75.70 – $75.70 | 709 | 1 |
| Ciales, PR | $39.85 | $11.65 – $40.38 | 709 | 2 |
| Fairfield, CA | $11.70 | $11.70 – $11.70 | 710 | 1 |
| East Palestine, OH | $28.53 | $28.53 – $28.53 | 711 | 1 |
| Emmaus, PA | $180.59 | $180.59 – $180.59 | 711 | 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.