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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale, CA | $157.68 | $157.68 – $157.68 | 1,745 | 1 |
| Grand Ronde, OR | $115.64 | $115.64 – $115.64 | 1,741 | 1 |
| Mt Morris, IL | $180.37 | $180.37 – $180.37 | 1,739 | 1 |
| Crookston, MN | $214.24 | $214.24 – $214.24 | 1,738 | 1 |
| Ripon, WI | $46.64 | $46.64 – $46.64 | 1,733 | 1 |
| Piedmont, MO | $235.99 | $235.99 – $235.99 | 1,733 | 1 |
| Woodhaven, MI | $67.06 | $67.06 – $67.06 | 1,726 | 1 |
| Raymore, MO | $90.28 | $90.28 – $90.28 | 1,725 | 1 |
| Independence, OH | $35.95 | $35.95 – $35.95 | 1,722 | 1 |
| Heathsville, VA | $44.67 | $44.67 – $44.67 | 1,722 | 1 |
| Troy, PA | $152.28 | $152.28 – $152.28 | 1,720 | 1 |
| Berryville, VA | $28.91 | $28.91 – $28.91 | 1,710 | 1 |
| Posen, IL | $107.16 | $107.16 – $107.16 | 1,707 | 1 |
| Penuelas, PR | $135.22 | $135.22 – $135.22 | 1,704 | 1 |
| Wyomissing, PA | $8.83 | $8.83 – $8.83 | 1,700 | 1 |
| Tunkhannock, PA | $77.61 | $25.63 – $202.96 | 1,699 | 2 |
| Amarillo, TX | $1,378 | $1,378 – $1,378 | 1,694 | 1 |
| Centerburg, OH | $42.91 | $42.91 – $42.91 | 1,694 | 1 |
| Holliston, MA | $59.09 | $59.09 – $59.09 | 1,693 | 1 |
| Yeadon, PA | $128.56 | $128.56 – $128.56 | 1,690 | 1 |
| Rittman, OH | $38.35 | $38.35 – $38.35 | 1,689 | 1 |
| Mckenzie, TN | $16.71 | $16.71 – $16.71 | 1,688 | 1 |
| Lander, WY | $398.52 | $91.46 – $783.07 | 1,687 | 2 |
| Shadyside, OH | $39.43 | $39.43 – $39.43 | 1,684 | 1 |
| Center Valley, PA | $181.68 | $178.66 – $184.89 | 1,683 | 2 |
| Burns, OR | $82.14 | $82.14 – $82.14 | 1,681 | 1 |
| Wilton, NH | $5.13 | $5.13 – $5.13 | 1,678 | 1 |
| Westminster, MA | $96.02 | $96.02 – $96.02 | 1,674 | 1 |
| Ticonderoga, NY | $68.31 | $68.31 – $68.31 | 1,673 | 1 |
| Leavittsburg, OH | $34.35 | $34.35 – $34.35 | 1,672 | 1 |
| Great Meadows, NJ | $41.43 | $41.43 – $41.43 | 1,667 | 1 |
| Lagrange, IN | $88.23 | $49.27 – $89.21 | 1,666 | 2 |
| Marble Hill, MO | $181.37 | $181.37 – $181.37 | 1,665 | 1 |
| Washington, MI | $116.72 | $116.72 – $116.72 | 1,665 | 1 |
| Mount Lookout, WV | $129.77 | $129.77 – $129.77 | 1,663 | 1 |
| Boothbay, ME | $120.95 | $120.95 – $120.95 | 1,662 | 1 |
| Centre, AL | $15.09 | $15.09 – $15.09 | 1,661 | 1 |
| Leesport, PA | $125.58 | $125.58 – $125.58 | 1,661 | 1 |
| Abbeville, AL | $38.97 | $38.97 – $38.97 | 1,658 | 1 |
| Lynchburg, TN | $32.49 | $32.49 – $32.49 | 1,656 | 1 |
| Keithville, LA | $118.74 | $92.81 – $130.35 | 1,656 | 2 |
| Lake Placid, NY | $79.83 | $79.83 – $79.83 | 1,652 | 1 |
| Olmsted Twp, OH | $29.39 | $29.39 – $29.39 | 1,651 | 1 |
| Southampton, NJ | $35.64 | $35.64 – $35.64 | 1,650 | 1 |
| Braidwood, IL | $254.79 | $254.79 – $254.79 | 1,649 | 1 |
| The Villages, FL | $92.83 | $81.93 – $298.37 | 1,648 | 2 |
| Roosevelt, UT | $389.33 | $268.37 – $611.65 | 1,646 | 2 |
| New London, NH | $51.82 | $11.00 – $87.10 | 1,643 | 3 |
| Bernville, PA | $7.25 | $7.25 – $7.25 | 1,643 | 1 |
| Fort Ann, NY | $102.64 | $102.64 – $102.64 | 1,639 | 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.