Ambulance service, conventional air services, transport, one way (fixed wing)
Medicare pricing data for 109 providers across 27 states
This procedure has a 5.4x markup — hospitals charge $27,266 but Medicare allows only $5,064. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ambulance service, conventional air services, transport, one way (fixed wing) (HCPCS code A0430) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $5,064, but hospitals typically charge $27,266 — a 5.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $5,064, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1,013. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4,031 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $5,530 | $29,790 | 5 | 330 | +9.2% |
| Alaska | $5,467 | $24,268 | 14 | 1,401 | +8.0% |
| Missouri | $5,388 | $22,611 | 2 | 610 | +6.4% |
| Massachusetts | $5,305 | $21,376 | 1 | 11 | +4.8% |
| Montana | $5,282 | $17,060 | 4 | 581 | +4.3% |
| Colorado | $5,271 | $28,322 | 4 | 1,021 | +4.1% |
| Wyoming | $5,252 | $32,741 | 3 | 293 | +3.7% |
| California | $5,145 | $23,180 | 2 | 691 | +1.6% |
| Nebraska | $5,117 | $42,807 | 1 | 109 | +1.1% |
| South Dakota | $5,073 | $26,632 | 4 | 659 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $5,069 | $25,936 | 7 | 509 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $5,054 | $19,821 | 2 | 612 | -0.2% |
| Michigan | $5,048 | $25,491 | 5 | 187 | -0.3% |
| New Mexico | $5,034 | $22,330 | 9 | 974 | -0.6% |
| Kansas | $5,012 | $38,763 | 4 | 571 | -1.0% |
| Utah | $5,005 | $22,322 | 2 | 173 | -1.2% |
| Florida | $4,909 | $22,500 | 1 | 25 | -3.1% |
| Minnesota | $4,878 | $25,506 | 3 | 81 | -3.7% |
| North Dakota | $4,814 | $18,220 | 3 | 199 | -4.9% |
| Oregon | $4,776 | $26,394 | 4 | 1,360 | -5.7% |
| Texas | $4,743 | $33,265 | 11 | 790 | -6.3% |
| Alabama | $4,720 | $40,798 | 1 | 1,165 | -6.8% |
| Maine | $4,575 | $11,900 | 2 | 79 | -9.7% |
| Oklahoma | $4,507 | $36,619 | 1 | 26 | -11.0% |
| South Carolina | $4,143 | $37,719 | 1 | 31 | -18.2% |
| Arkansas | $4,072 | $20,914 | 3 | 66 | -19.6% |
| Nevada | $4,001 | $25,218 | 4 | 68 | -21.0% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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