Typical Bill
$1,470–$1,640
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#18 / 51
pricier than most
Surprise-Billing
Protected
How Colorado compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Colorado is the 18th most expensive of 51 states — pricier than 17 and cheaper than 33.
What drives the cost in Colorado
We hold 5 verified provider rates for Colorado, sourced from official fee schedules. Cities without a verified rate show a modeled estimate built from the Medicare benchmark and the typical local markup over it. How we calculate this →
Surprise Billing Protection in Colorado
Colorado has active ground-ambulance surprise-billing protections. For covered emergencies, your cost-sharing is generally limited to in-network amounts. Coverage still depends on "medical necessity" — confirm specifics with your insurer.
Verified provider rates in Colorado
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- American Medical Response Of Colorado IncCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,140–$1,579
- Durango Fire Protection District (Durango Fire & Rescue)Durango Fire Protection District Resolution 2025-12, Exhibit A (EMS-Ambulance Billing Fee Schedule), adopted by Board of Directors Dec 9, 2025$1,575–$1,957
- Denver Health And Hospital AuthorityCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,470
- Mountain View Fire Protection DistrictCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,100–$1,300
- $1,400–$1,700
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Disclaimer:Rates shown are based on publicly available fee schedules and modeled estimates. Actual charges vary by provider, service level, mileage, and insurance. Contact your insurer for coverage details.