Ambulance service, conventional air services, transport, one way (rotary wing)
Medicare pricing data for 356 providers across 43 states
This procedure has a 7.1x markup — hospitals charge $38,924 but Medicare allows only $5,463. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.1 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 (rotary wing) (HCPCS code A0431) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $5,463, but hospitals typically charge $38,924 — a 7.1x 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 $5,463, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1,093. 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 7.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4,348 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $6,488 | $22,579 | 2 | 75 | +18.8% |
| Alaska | $6,479 | $35,213 | 3 | 296 | +18.6% |
| North Dakota | $6,184 | $39,523 | 2 | 31 | +13.2% |
| Colorado | $5,962 | $32,066 | 10 | 1,799 | +9.1% |
| Wyoming | $5,918 | $41,067 | 4 | 281 | +8.3% |
| Nebraska | $5,892 | $39,900 | 2 | 268 | +7.9% |
| New Mexico | $5,878 | $38,117 | 7 | 1,105 | +7.6% |
| Minnesota | $5,831 | $25,196 | 3 | 1,040 | +6.7% |
| Oregon | $5,827 | $32,672 | 4 | 3,843 | +6.7% |
| California | $5,809 | $40,555 | 3 | 2,619 | +6.3% |
| Washington | $5,799 | $23,421 | 1 | 686 | +6.2% |
| Nevada | $5,779 | $52,520 | 3 | 1,918 | +5.8% |
| Oklahoma | $5,773 | $40,745 | 20 | 2,236 | +5.7% |
| Maine | $5,704 | $14,780 | 1 | 280 | +4.4% |
| Kansas | $5,640 | $36,660 | 8 | 721 | +3.2% |
| Kentucky | $5,585 | $41,518 | 21 | 1,871 | +2.2% |
| Utah | $5,566 | $22,541 | 1 | 328 | +1.9% |
| Missouri | $5,546 | $43,353 | 17 | 3,575 | +1.5% |
| Texas | $5,546 | $39,948 | 44 | 4,638 | +1.5% |
| Iowa | $5,544 | $45,024 | 4 | 343 | +1.5% |
| Mississippi | $5,512 | $36,464 | 16 | 1,730 | +0.9% |
| Illinois | $5,508 | $39,937 | 16 | 2,497 | +0.8% |
| Tennessee | $5,505 | $43,349 | 31 | 3,037 | +0.8% |
| Arkansas | $5,446 | $38,159 | 11 | 2,108 | -0.3% |
| Indiana | $5,404 | $45,734 | 7 | 834 | -1.1% |
| Michigan | $5,404 | $26,891 | 6 | 300 | -1.1% |
| Wisconsin | $5,394 | $28,715 | 3 | 366 | -1.3% |
| North Carolina | $5,351 | $33,856 | 8 | 1,191 | -2.0% |
| Arizona | $5,333 | $37,889 | 8 | 1,372 | -2.4% |
| Georgia | $5,330 | $40,770 | 17 | 1,247 | -2.4% |
| Alabama | $5,298 | $47,324 | 12 | 13,135 | -3.0% |
| New York | $5,178 | $40,615 | 3 | 290 | -5.2% |
| Ohio | $5,175 | $31,511 | 7 | 1,706 | -5.3% |
| South Carolina | $5,173 | $38,739 | 8 | 614 | -5.3% |
| West Virginia | $5,114 | $25,691 | 4 | 912 | -6.4% |
| Virginia | $5,107 | $37,222 | 9 | 1,548 | -6.5% |
| Louisiana | $5,085 | $29,275 | 7 | 1,280 | -6.9% |
| Massachusetts | $5,078 | $18,962 | 1 | 809 | -7.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $4,908 | $22,330 | 1 | 1,556 | -10.2% |
| Florida | $4,904 | $36,875 | 14 | 1,335 | -10.2% |
| Connecticut | $4,523 | $48,521 | 1 | 42 | -17.2% |
| New Jersey | $4,494 | $37,466 | 2 | 199 | -17.7% |
| Maryland | $4,490 | $18,905 | 2 | 711 | -17.8% |
⚠️ 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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