Typical Bill
$2,081–$2,495
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#2 / 51
pricier than most
Surprise-Billing
Protected
How Minnesota compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Minnesota is the 2nd most expensive of 51 states — pricier than 1 and cheaper than 49.
What drives the cost in Minnesota
We hold 2 verified provider rates for Minnesota, 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 Minnesota
Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- Cottage Grove EMS (City of Cottage Grove)City of Cottage Grove 2025 City Fees schedule (Ambulance category)$2,150–$2,690
- $2,200–$2,750
- City Of EdinaCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,700–$1,900
- Mayo Clinic AmbulanceCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,872–$2,380
- Allina Health SystemCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$2,217–$2,628
- Zumbrota Area Ambulance AssociationCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$2,081–$2,495
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Verified provider rates
- Cottage Grove$2,150–$2,690
- Mahtomedi$2,200–$2,750
- Minneapolis$1,700–$1,900
- Rochester$1,872–$2,380
- Saint Paul$2,217–$2,628
- Zumbrota$2,081–$2,495
Medicare benchmark estimates
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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.