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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alburg, VT | $110.90 | $110.90 – $110.90 | 34 | 1 |
| North Woodstock, NH | $90.24 | $90.24 – $90.24 | 34 | 1 |
| Greendale, IN | $141.78 | $141.78 – $141.78 | 34 | 1 |
| Stamford, NY | $54.52 | $54.52 – $54.52 | 34 | 1 |
| Whitehouse, OH | $13.93 | $13.93 – $13.93 | 34 | 1 |
| Capron, IL | $57.32 | $57.32 – $57.32 | 34 | 1 |
| Hickory, NC | $85.49 | $68.01 – $115.09 | 35 | 2 |
| Yachats, OR | $25.04 | $25.04 – $25.04 | 35 | 1 |
| Hancock, MD | $86.32 | $86.32 – $86.32 | 35 | 1 |
| Killingworth, CT | $30.49 | $30.49 – $30.49 | 35 | 1 |
| Valley Park, MO | $28.76 | $28.76 – $28.76 | 35 | 1 |
| Zwolle, LA | $83.04 | $83.04 – $83.04 | 36 | 1 |
| Clinton, WI | $42.88 | $42.88 – $42.88 | 36 | 1 |
| Hurlock, MD | $44.44 | $44.44 – $44.44 | 36 | 1 |
| Angleton, TX | $23.48 | $23.48 – $23.48 | 37 | 1 |
| New Galilee, PA | $209.79 | $209.79 – $209.79 | 37 | 1 |
| East Windsor, CT | $19.77 | $19.77 – $19.77 | 37 | 1 |
| Rossville, GA | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 37 | 1 |
| Ely, MN | $211.69 | $211.69 – $211.69 | 37 | 1 |
| Pittsville, MD | $48.65 | $48.65 – $48.65 | 37 | 1 |
| Medway, ME | $407.65 | $407.65 – $407.65 | 37 | 1 |
| Whitefield, NH | $82.86 | $82.86 – $82.86 | 38 | 1 |
| Tannersville, NY | $92.80 | $92.80 – $92.80 | 38 | 1 |
| Moraga, CA | $26.45 | $26.45 – $26.45 | 39 | 1 |
| East Brookfield, MA | $44.22 | $44.22 – $44.22 | 39 | 1 |
| Wray, CO | $23.07 | $23.07 – $23.07 | 39 | 1 |
| Hughestown, PA | $215.50 | $215.50 – $215.50 | 39 | 1 |
| Keenesburg, CO | $33.65 | $33.65 – $33.65 | 39 | 1 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $24.85 | $24.85 – $24.85 | 40 | 1 |
| Oakbrook Terrace, IL | $18.62 | $18.62 – $18.62 | 40 | 1 |
| Spring Grove, PA | $90.90 | $90.90 – $90.90 | 40 | 1 |
| Lucasville, OH | $22.42 | $22.42 – $22.42 | 40 | 1 |
| Putnam Valley, NY | $15.96 | $15.96 – $15.96 | 40 | 1 |
| Donnelly, ID | $106.15 | $106.15 – $106.15 | 40 | 1 |
| Bridgeport, CA | $103.58 | $103.58 – $103.58 | 40 | 1 |
| Pea Ridge, AR | $97.41 | $97.41 – $97.41 | 40 | 1 |
| Clyde, NY | $66.79 | $66.79 – $66.79 | 40 | 1 |
| Cortland, IL | $19.32 | $19.32 – $19.32 | 40 | 1 |
| Pearisburg, VA | $6.83 | $6.83 – $6.83 | 41 | 1 |
| Colrain, MA | $34.82 | $34.82 – $34.82 | 41 | 1 |
| Ausable Forks, NY | $69.54 | $69.54 – $69.54 | 41 | 1 |
| Petrolia, PA | $118.50 | $118.50 – $118.50 | 41 | 1 |
| Tully, NY | $55.47 | $55.47 – $55.47 | 41 | 1 |
| Ashaway, RI | $13.32 | $13.32 – $13.32 | 41 | 1 |
| Charlotte, VT | $52.28 | $52.28 – $52.28 | 41 | 1 |
| Tower, MN | $328.06 | $328.06 – $328.06 | 41 | 1 |
| White Haven, PA | $243.07 | $243.07 – $243.07 | 41 | 1 |
| Prudhoe Bay, AK | $1,664 | $1,664 – $1,664 | 41 | 1 |
| Mulvane, KS | $26.72 | $26.72 – $26.72 | 42 | 1 |
| Cornell, WI | $119.20 | $119.20 – $119.20 | 42 | 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.