Typical Bill
$900–$1,000
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#37 / 51
cheaper than 14 states
Surprise-Billing
Limited
How Iowa compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Iowa is the 37th least expensive of 51 states — pricier than 36 and cheaper than 14.
What drives the cost in Iowa
We hold 1 verified provider rate for Iowa, 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 Iowa
Iowa 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 Iowa
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- Area Ambulance AuthorityCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$949–$1,037
- County Of ScottCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,391–$1,757
- City Of Des Moines IowaCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$620–$735
- $900–$1,000
- City Of Sioux City Accounting DivisionCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$829–$940
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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.