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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook, CT | $72.44 | $72.44 – $72.44 | 2,548 | 1 |
| Centerbrook, CT | $65.36 | $65.36 – $65.36 | 2,546 | 1 |
| Terra Alta, WV | $108.49 | $108.49 – $108.49 | 2,544 | 1 |
| Little Falls, NJ | $29.13 | $29.13 – $29.13 | 2,538 | 1 |
| Nashville, IL | $99.03 | $99.03 – $99.03 | 2,536 | 1 |
| Haledon, NJ | $9.43 | $9.43 – $9.43 | 2,531 | 1 |
| Millington, TN | $0.30 | $0.30 – $0.30 | 2,525 | 1 |
| Marengo, IL | $218.19 | $218.19 – $218.19 | 2,525 | 1 |
| Gold Beach, OR | $92.01 | $92.01 – $92.01 | 2,518 | 1 |
| Ayer, MA | $65.13 | $65.13 – $65.13 | 2,515 | 1 |
| Avon Lake, OH | $33.33 | $33.33 – $33.33 | 2,513 | 1 |
| Colonia, NJ | $31.94 | $31.94 – $31.94 | 2,510 | 1 |
| Lake City, MI | $139.44 | $139.44 – $139.44 | 2,505 | 1 |
| West Brookfield, MA | $60.77 | $60.77 – $60.77 | 2,504 | 1 |
| Barnstable, MA | $81.75 | $81.75 – $81.75 | 2,503 | 1 |
| Northfield, MN | $205.79 | $205.79 – $205.79 | 2,501 | 1 |
| Boydton, VA | $45.75 | $45.04 – $46.44 | 2,497 | 2 |
| Georgetown, DE | $49.37 | $49.37 – $49.37 | 2,495 | 1 |
| Heber City, UT | $312.24 | $312.24 – $312.24 | 2,495 | 1 |
| Houston, MO | $269.81 | $113.00 – $295.41 | 2,492 | 3 |
| Bluefield, VA | $52.70 | $52.70 – $52.70 | 2,490 | 1 |
| South Haven, MI | $108.95 | $108.95 – $108.95 | 2,489 | 1 |
| Yoder, IN | $103.22 | $103.22 – $103.22 | 2,489 | 1 |
| Brewster, MA | $96.96 | $96.96 – $96.96 | 2,488 | 1 |
| Allendale, SC | $72.58 | $72.58 – $72.58 | 2,488 | 1 |
| Currituck, NC | $441.98 | $441.98 – $441.98 | 2,488 | 1 |
| Rhinelander, WI | $72.93 | $59.90 – $74.22 | 2,487 | 2 |
| Streator, IL | $209.05 | $209.05 – $209.05 | 2,487 | 1 |
| Collierville, TN | $52.25 | $1.75 – $74.46 | 2,486 | 3 |
| Slocomb, AL | $76.14 | $76.14 – $76.14 | 2,485 | 1 |
| Valley City, ND | $131.40 | $131.40 – $131.40 | 2,482 | 1 |
| Lincolnshire, IL | $536.63 | $536.63 – $536.63 | 2,480 | 1 |
| Lake Orion, MI | $129.90 | $129.90 – $129.90 | 2,477 | 1 |
| Wynantskill, NY | $81.40 | $81.40 – $81.40 | 2,474 | 1 |
| Franklin, WV | $132.79 | $132.79 – $132.79 | 2,474 | 1 |
| Clatskanie, OR | $67.85 | $67.85 – $67.85 | 2,474 | 1 |
| Delphos, OH | $32.26 | $32.26 – $32.26 | 2,472 | 1 |
| Steger, IL | $215.69 | $215.69 – $215.69 | 2,472 | 1 |
| La Verne, CA | $161.54 | $161.54 – $161.54 | 2,471 | 1 |
| Harrington, DE | $37.49 | $37.49 – $37.49 | 2,468 | 1 |
| Belmont, NH | $19.79 | $6.53 – $29.87 | 2,463 | 2 |
| Whitefish, MT | $33.16 | $33.16 – $33.16 | 2,463 | 1 |
| Coram, NY | $111.52 | $111.52 – $111.52 | 2,460 | 1 |
| Turner, ME | $103.50 | $103.50 – $103.50 | 2,460 | 1 |
| Monroe, CT | $64.90 | $64.90 – $64.90 | 2,458 | 1 |
| Arlington, TX | $81.37 | $81.37 – $81.37 | 2,449 | 1 |
| Spring Valley, CA | $56.78 | $56.78 – $56.78 | 2,449 | 1 |
| Plains, PA | $217.07 | $217.07 – $217.07 | 2,442 | 1 |
| Grand Ledge, MI | $122.38 | $122.38 – $122.38 | 2,432 | 1 |
| Castaner, PR | $53.74 | $53.74 – $53.74 | 2,431 | 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.