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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard, NC | $86.27 | $86.27 – $86.27 | 5,827 | 1 |
| Spring Valley, IL | $145.09 | $145.09 – $145.09 | 5,826 | 1 |
| Elkins Park, PA | $113.20 | $21.84 – $174.97 | 5,823 | 2 |
| Irving, NY | $143.91 | $143.91 – $143.91 | 5,821 | 1 |
| Sayville, NY | $91.89 | $91.89 – $91.89 | 5,820 | 1 |
| Hayward, WI | $66.72 | $66.72 – $66.72 | 5,812 | 1 |
| Atoka, OK | $124.43 | $124.43 – $124.43 | 5,800 | 1 |
| Orleans, VT | $149.25 | $149.25 – $149.25 | 5,798 | 1 |
| Windsor, CA | $304.39 | $304.39 – $304.39 | 5,797 | 1 |
| Worthington, OH | $52.79 | $52.79 – $52.79 | 5,795 | 1 |
| East Mc Keesport, PA | $151.76 | $151.76 – $151.76 | 5,795 | 1 |
| Bristol, PA | $175.64 | $175.64 – $175.64 | 5,794 | 1 |
| Longwood, FL | $46.65 | $46.65 – $46.65 | 5,791 | 1 |
| Sheridan, OR | $74.16 | $74.16 – $74.16 | 5,789 | 1 |
| Cushing, OK | $130.59 | $130.59 – $130.59 | 5,779 | 1 |
| Wayland, MI | $161.24 | $161.24 – $161.24 | 5,773 | 1 |
| Pompton Plains, NJ | $224.90 | $224.90 – $224.90 | 5,771 | 1 |
| Van Wert, OH | $40.39 | $40.39 – $40.39 | 5,768 | 1 |
| Newtown, CT | $66.44 | $66.44 – $66.44 | 5,768 | 1 |
| Neffs, OH | $59.07 | $59.07 – $59.07 | 5,755 | 1 |
| Ripley, OH | $52.81 | $52.81 – $52.81 | 5,752 | 1 |
| New Kensington, PA | $201.49 | $201.49 – $201.49 | 5,736 | 1 |
| Valatie, NY | $99.21 | $99.21 – $99.21 | 5,736 | 1 |
| Franklin, NC | $91.63 | $91.63 – $91.63 | 5,728 | 1 |
| Brownsville, PA | $201.74 | $201.74 – $201.74 | 5,723 | 1 |
| Gouverneur, NY | $111.36 | $111.36 – $111.36 | 5,722 | 1 |
| Antigo, WI | $50.22 | $50.22 – $50.22 | 5,719 | 1 |
| Gate City, VA | $39.70 | $39.70 – $39.70 | 5,715 | 1 |
| Saint Johns, MI | $124.03 | $124.03 – $124.03 | 5,704 | 1 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | $197.29 | $197.29 – $197.29 | 5,700 | 1 |
| Kingstree, SC | $110.67 | $110.67 – $110.67 | 5,696 | 1 |
| Laguna Hills, CA | $20.23 | $20.23 – $20.23 | 5,692 | 1 |
| Romeoville, IL | $698.00 | $698.00 – $698.00 | 5,687 | 1 |
| Mamaroneck, NY | $85.43 | $85.43 – $85.43 | 5,682 | 1 |
| Milton Freewater, OR | $58.99 | $58.99 – $58.99 | 5,673 | 1 |
| Urbandale, IA | $39.89 | $39.89 – $39.89 | 5,672 | 1 |
| Arlington, TN | $1.65 | $0.00 – $2.02 | 5,669 | 2 |
| Longmont, CO | $102.56 | $102.56 – $102.56 | 5,659 | 1 |
| Mariposa, CA | $147.39 | $147.39 – $147.39 | 5,658 | 1 |
| Dunlow, WV | $165.91 | $165.91 – $165.91 | 5,656 | 1 |
| Indianola, IA | $31.67 | $31.67 – $31.67 | 5,655 | 1 |
| Spencer, TN | $47.77 | $47.77 – $47.77 | 5,652 | 1 |
| Crossett, AR | $91.19 | $91.19 – $91.19 | 5,650 | 1 |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | $0.05 | $0.05 – $0.05 | 5,649 | 1 |
| Salem, WV | $127.03 | $127.03 – $127.03 | 5,649 | 1 |
| Poulsbo, WA | $52.88 | $52.88 – $52.88 | 5,643 | 1 |
| Bedford, PA | $58.07 | $18.02 – $149.79 | 5,642 | 2 |
| Wauchula, FL | $51.92 | $51.92 – $51.92 | 5,640 | 1 |
| Las Piedras, PR | $65.63 | $38.50 – $67.28 | 5,632 | 2 |
| Glen Cove, NY | $106.24 | $106.24 – $106.24 | 5,630 | 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.