Typical Bill
$1,500–$1,750
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#12 / 51
pricier than most
Surprise-Billing
Protected
How Louisiana compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Louisiana is the 12th most expensive of 51 states — pricier than 11 and cheaper than 39.
What drives the cost in Louisiana
We hold 1 verified provider rate for Louisiana, 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 Louisiana
Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- East Baton Rouge Parish EMSEast Baton Rouge Parish Code of Ordinances §10:415 — Fare, charge or fee for ambulance services$1,500–$1,750
- Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc.CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$2,237–$2,708
- Cameron Parish Ems Dist 2CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,000–$1,200
- Acadian Ambulance Service Of New Orleans, LlcCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$2,286–$2,776
- City Of ShreveportCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,500–$1,750
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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.