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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota, IL | $180.98 | $180.98 – $180.98 | 1,546 | 1 |
| Cresson, PA | $171.74 | $171.74 – $171.74 | 1,550 | 1 |
| Shelby, OH | $57.03 | $57.03 – $57.03 | 1,550 | 1 |
| Crete, IL | $110.45 | $38.09 – $129.64 | 1,550 | 2 |
| New Concord, OH | $26.47 | $26.47 – $26.47 | 1,551 | 1 |
| Headland, AL | $28.00 | $28.00 – $28.00 | 1,551 | 1 |
| Milbridge, ME | $140.54 | $117.93 – $184.63 | 1,552 | 2 |
| Windsor, NY | $88.19 | $88.19 – $88.19 | 1,552 | 1 |
| East Jordan, MI | $256.87 | $256.87 – $256.87 | 1,552 | 1 |
| Brookville, PA | $25.14 | $25.14 – $25.14 | 1,555 | 1 |
| Maryville, MO | $80.59 | $80.59 – $80.59 | 1,556 | 1 |
| Keshena, WI | $219.97 | $219.97 – $219.97 | 1,556 | 1 |
| Texas City, TX | $80.31 | $46.06 – $86.55 | 1,556 | 3 |
| Pleasant Hill, IA | $24.10 | $24.10 – $24.10 | 1,558 | 1 |
| Oxford, PA | $195.71 | $195.71 – $195.71 | 1,561 | 1 |
| Cedar Hill, MO | $145.68 | $145.68 – $145.68 | 1,562 | 1 |
| St Peter, MN | $230.47 | $230.47 – $230.47 | 1,565 | 1 |
| Tuttle, OK | $159.38 | $159.38 – $159.38 | 1,566 | 1 |
| Upper Chichester, PA | $214.78 | $214.78 – $214.78 | 1,569 | 1 |
| Forks, WA | $72.39 | $72.39 – $72.39 | 1,570 | 1 |
| Vinton, IA | $33.34 | $33.34 – $33.34 | 1,570 | 1 |
| Coffeyville, KS | $97.68 | $97.68 – $97.68 | 1,571 | 1 |
| Greenville, PA | $151.84 | $151.84 – $151.84 | 1,573 | 1 |
| Oak Bluffs, MA | $70.53 | $70.53 – $70.53 | 1,579 | 1 |
| Mexico, MO | $134.86 | $134.86 – $134.86 | 1,580 | 1 |
| Eldora, IA | $52.67 | $52.67 – $52.67 | 1,580 | 1 |
| Kutztown, PA | $91.08 | $19.98 – $154.92 | 1,581 | 2 |
| Minerva, OH | $48.58 | $48.58 – $48.58 | 1,582 | 1 |
| Oviedo, FL | $35.80 | $35.80 – $35.80 | 1,584 | 1 |
| Grand Coulee, WA | $44.55 | $44.55 – $44.55 | 1,585 | 1 |
| Copiague, NY | $87.25 | $87.25 – $87.25 | 1,587 | 1 |
| Havana, IL | $120.77 | $120.77 – $120.77 | 1,587 | 1 |
| Elizabeth, WV | $118.40 | $118.40 – $118.40 | 1,589 | 1 |
| Brandon, VT | $99.32 | $99.32 – $99.32 | 1,594 | 1 |
| Parlin, NJ | $98.93 | $90.39 – $161.37 | 1,596 | 2 |
| Nespelem, WA | $100.70 | $100.70 – $100.70 | 1,598 | 1 |
| Park City, UT | $252.74 | $207.67 – $439.69 | 1,601 | 2 |
| Weston, WI | $0.62 | $0.62 – $0.62 | 1,601 | 1 |
| Hampstead, MD | $19.95 | $19.95 – $19.95 | 1,604 | 1 |
| Hanson, MA | $67.29 | $67.29 – $67.29 | 1,605 | 1 |
| Park Falls, WI | $116.28 | $116.28 – $116.28 | 1,606 | 1 |
| Aibonito, PR | $43.56 | $22.10 – $91.45 | 1,607 | 4 |
| Northfield, VT | $82.50 | $82.50 – $82.50 | 1,608 | 1 |
| Coventry, CT | $82.01 | $82.01 – $82.01 | 1,608 | 1 |
| Bridgeport, OH | $26.81 | $9.84 – $27.08 | 1,611 | 2 |
| Fishertown, PA | $22.99 | $22.99 – $22.99 | 1,613 | 1 |
| Chiloquin, OR | $54.65 | $54.65 – $54.65 | 1,617 | 1 |
| Trafford, PA | $94.66 | $94.66 – $94.66 | 1,617 | 1 |
| Jefferson, OH | $36.79 | $36.79 – $36.79 | 1,618 | 1 |
| Syracuse, IN | $97.73 | $97.73 – $97.73 | 1,619 | 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.