Ambulance Ride

Ground ambulance transport including basic life support (BLS) or advanced life support (ALS) services. Charges include a base rate plus per-mile fees.

Price Comparison

Average Cost (Uninsured)$2,600

Average Cost (Insured)$1,200

Fair Price Range$400 – $1,800

Medicare Reimbursement$480

Detailed Breakdown

Average Cost (Insured)

$1,200

Average Cost (Uninsured)

$2,600

Medicare Reimbursement Rate

$480

Fair Price Range

$400 – $1,800

Common CPT Codes

A0427A0429A0433A0425

Negotiation Tips

Verify the level of service billed -- ALS (Advanced Life Support) is more expensive than BLS and may not be justified for your transport
Check the mileage charges carefully -- some ambulance companies charge $25-50 per mile on top of the base rate
The No Surprises Act may protect you from surprise ambulance bills -- check if the ambulance was out-of-network and file an appeal if so
Many ambulance services are operated by municipalities and have financial hardship programs -- call and ask before paying

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