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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hiawatha, NJ | $29.55 | $29.55 – $29.55 | 7,333 | 1 |
| Arcadia, FL | $85.37 | $85.37 – $85.37 | 7,326 | 1 |
| Monticello, FL | $62.35 | $62.35 – $62.35 | 7,320 | 1 |
| Fort Mohave, AZ | $388.47 | $388.47 – $388.47 | 7,320 | 1 |
| Jena, LA | $149.65 | $91.84 – $160.53 | 7,319 | 2 |
| Yadkinville, NC | $6.57 | $6.57 – $6.57 | 7,315 | 1 |
| New Madrid, MO | $183.09 | $183.09 – $183.09 | 7,314 | 1 |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | $294.29 | $294.29 – $294.29 | 7,298 | 1 |
| Carroll, IA | $35.49 | $35.49 – $35.49 | 7,297 | 1 |
| Rochelle, IL | $271.90 | $271.90 – $271.90 | 7,297 | 1 |
| Alexandria, MN | $263.73 | $263.73 – $263.73 | 7,290 | 1 |
| Lake Station, IN | $88.98 | $88.98 – $88.98 | 7,276 | 1 |
| Dryden, NY | $120.02 | $120.02 – $120.02 | 7,271 | 1 |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | $96.04 | $96.04 – $96.04 | 7,258 | 1 |
| Kenai, AK | $165.74 | $79.14 – $1,547 | 7,254 | 3 |
| Culver City, CA | $173.91 | $173.91 – $173.91 | 7,253 | 1 |
| Owosso, MI | $113.30 | $113.30 – $113.30 | 7,253 | 1 |
| Goose Creek, SC | $47.34 | $1.81 – $50.62 | 7,239 | 2 |
| Tipton, MO | $245.90 | $245.90 – $245.90 | 7,234 | 1 |
| Russell, PA | $7.62 | $7.62 – $7.62 | 7,230 | 1 |
| Morovis, PR | $112.17 | $47.15 – $171.72 | 7,200 | 5 |
| Malta, NY | $121.86 | $121.86 – $121.86 | 7,200 | 1 |
| Hixson, TN | $23.85 | $2.11 – $24.28 | 7,198 | 2 |
| North Kingstown, RI | $50.41 | $50.41 – $50.41 | 7,192 | 1 |
| Chinle, AZ | $1,273 | $1,270 – $1,455 | 7,179 | 2 |
| Devils Lake, ND | $387.12 | $387.12 – $387.12 | 7,178 | 1 |
| Bolivar, MO | $237.51 | $237.51 – $237.51 | 7,178 | 1 |
| Goochland, VA | $55.20 | $55.20 – $55.20 | 7,167 | 1 |
| Bedford, NH | $20.55 | $6.73 – $27.62 | 7,162 | 2 |
| Eminence, KY | $46.67 | $38.93 – $50.65 | 7,160 | 2 |
| Snohomish, WA | $48.29 | $48.29 – $48.29 | 7,155 | 1 |
| Sulphur, OK | $143.46 | $143.46 – $143.46 | 7,131 | 1 |
| Wagoner, OK | $142.70 | $142.70 – $142.70 | 7,130 | 1 |
| Springdale, OH | $46.33 | $46.33 – $46.33 | 7,113 | 1 |
| Middleburg Heights, OH | $50.97 | $50.97 – $50.97 | 7,099 | 1 |
| Clinton, NY | $90.37 | $90.37 – $90.37 | 7,098 | 1 |
| Norton, MA | $107.59 | $107.59 – $107.59 | 7,090 | 1 |
| Ferndale, MI | $84.36 | $83.32 – $84.68 | 7,085 | 2 |
| Cadiz, KY | $32.07 | $32.07 – $32.07 | 7,081 | 1 |
| Levittown, PA | $170.07 | $3.54 – $180.63 | 7,076 | 2 |
| Coventry, RI | $35.98 | $22.34 – $40.36 | 7,071 | 3 |
| Reseda, CA | $58.16 | $58.16 – $58.16 | 7,068 | 1 |
| Eagle Butte, SD | $180.40 | $180.40 – $180.40 | 7,068 | 1 |
| Folsom, CA | $242.76 | $242.76 – $242.76 | 7,060 | 1 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $115.29 | $31.65 – $115.43 | 7,047 | 2 |
| Veedersburg, IN | $74.57 | $74.57 – $74.57 | 7,038 | 1 |
| Aberdeen, SD | $78.80 | $74.02 – $80.76 | 7,036 | 2 |
| Hindman, KY | $39.95 | $39.95 – $39.95 | 7,033 | 1 |
| Lakeport, CA | $141.10 | $141.10 – $141.10 | 7,017 | 1 |
| Piketon, OH | $48.79 | $48.79 – $48.79 | 7,016 | 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.