Typical Bill
$634–$830
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#45 / 51
cheaper than 6 states
Surprise-Billing
Limited
How Kentucky compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Kentucky is the 45th least expensive of 51 states — pricier than 44 and cheaper than 6.
What drives the cost in Kentucky
We hold 9 verified provider rates for Kentucky, 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 Kentucky
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- Med Center EMS (The Medical Center EMS / Med Center Health)Kentucky Board of EMS (KBEMS) — Initial Fee Disclosure, App Data Listed Charges$800–$900
- $610–$760
- Baptist Healthcare System IncCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$658–$900
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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.