Ambulance Costs in Washington DC

A typical ground-ambulance bill here runs $2,000–$2,000 — 45% above the national median, the 8th highest of 51 states.

Typical Bill

$2,000–$2,000

BLS to ALS base

National Rank

#8 / 51

pricier than most

Surprise-Billing

Limited

How Washington DC compares

Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Washington DC is the 8th most expensive of 51 states — pricier than 7 and cheaper than 43.

Washington DC (typical ALS)$2,000
National median$1,379

What drives the cost in Washington DC

We hold 1 verified provider rate for Washington DC, 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 Washington DC

Washington DC has limited ground-ambulance balance-billing protections, and the federal No Surprises Act does not cover ground ambulances. You may receive a balance bill above what insurance pays.

Verified provider rates in Washington DC

Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.

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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.