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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgkins, IL | $4.88 | $4.88 – $4.88 | 868 | 1 |
| Townsend, MA | $47.92 | $47.92 – $47.92 | 868 | 1 |
| Marion, MA | $28.30 | $28.30 – $28.30 | 869 | 1 |
| Nevada, IA | $33.69 | $33.69 – $33.69 | 870 | 1 |
| Merrionette Park, IL | $201.00 | $201.00 – $201.00 | 873 | 1 |
| Burley, ID | $27.80 | $27.80 – $27.80 | 875 | 1 |
| Lamar, MO | $169.92 | $169.92 – $169.92 | 882 | 1 |
| Stanberry, MO | $192.14 | $192.14 – $192.14 | 883 | 1 |
| Chillicothe, MO | $141.30 | $141.30 – $141.30 | 883 | 1 |
| Grand Island, NE | $54.36 | $54.36 – $54.36 | 884 | 1 |
| Pleasanton, KS | $133.33 | $133.33 – $133.33 | 884 | 1 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $106.85 | $106.85 – $106.85 | 888 | 1 |
| Vermillion, SD | $59.28 | $59.28 – $59.28 | 888 | 1 |
| Port Washington, NY | $88.87 | $88.87 – $88.87 | 888 | 1 |
| Vega Alta, PR | $118.45 | $94.47 – $164.01 | 890 | 2 |
| Bristol, NH | $68.48 | $68.48 – $68.48 | 890 | 1 |
| Sheldon, IA | $43.77 | $43.77 – $43.77 | 892 | 1 |
| Dobbs Ferry, NY | $97.85 | $97.85 – $97.85 | 893 | 1 |
| Montello, WI | $117.08 | $117.08 – $117.08 | 893 | 1 |
| Higganum, CT | $89.56 | $89.56 – $89.56 | 893 | 1 |
| Gila Bend, AZ | $481.27 | $481.27 – $481.27 | 894 | 1 |
| Baxter Springs, KS | $83.03 | $83.03 – $83.03 | 896 | 1 |
| Hurley, VA | $50.96 | $50.96 – $50.96 | 896 | 1 |
| Olney, IL | $102.17 | $102.17 – $102.17 | 897 | 1 |
| Buckner, MO | $91.20 | $91.20 – $91.20 | 899 | 1 |
| Smithsburg, MD | $90.83 | $90.83 – $90.83 | 901 | 1 |
| La Grange, IL | $120.22 | $97.00 – $179.20 | 903 | 2 |
| Hazle Township, PA | $149.63 | $149.63 – $149.63 | 904 | 1 |
| Holly, MI | $51.90 | $46.65 – $55.68 | 905 | 3 |
| Argyle, NY | $58.67 | $58.67 – $58.67 | 906 | 1 |
| Richmond, VT | $102.17 | $102.17 – $102.17 | 908 | 1 |
| Lewistown, MT | $26.28 | $26.28 – $26.28 | 912 | 1 |
| Hot Springs, SD | $58.47 | $58.47 – $58.47 | 915 | 1 |
| Warsaw, NY | $132.49 | $132.49 – $132.49 | 916 | 1 |
| Denison, IA | $65.94 | $65.94 – $65.94 | 920 | 1 |
| Westhampton Beach, NY | $84.48 | $84.48 – $84.48 | 922 | 1 |
| Bethel, PA | $228.92 | $228.92 – $228.92 | 922 | 1 |
| Morrisville, NY | $83.93 | $83.93 – $83.93 | 924 | 1 |
| Slippery Rock, PA | $200.44 | $200.44 – $200.44 | 928 | 1 |
| Avondale, PA | $264.06 | $264.06 – $264.06 | 929 | 1 |
| Salem, AR | $147.48 | $147.48 – $147.48 | 930 | 1 |
| Fortville, IN | $77.62 | $77.62 – $77.62 | 930 | 1 |
| Rising Sun, IN | $79.50 | $79.50 – $79.50 | 930 | 1 |
| Grafton, ND | $172.57 | $172.57 – $172.57 | 933 | 1 |
| Pittsfield, NH | $20.50 | $15.61 – $35.27 | 933 | 2 |
| Bruce, MI | $98.29 | $98.29 – $98.29 | 935 | 1 |
| Breckenridge, MN | $154.88 | $154.88 – $154.88 | 936 | 1 |
| Gulfport, MS | $1,126 | $1,126 – $1,126 | 938 | 1 |
| Friday Harbor, WA | $114.68 | $11.58 – $608.55 | 938 | 2 |
| Pratt, KS | $29.13 | $29.13 – $29.13 | 941 | 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.