Ambulance Costs in North Carolina

A typical ground-ambulance bill here runs $821–$975 — 29% below the national median, the 38th lowest of 51 states.

Typical Bill

$821–$975

BLS to ALS base

National Rank

#38 / 51

cheaper than 13 states

Surprise-Billing

Limited

How North Carolina compares

Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, North Carolina is the 38th least expensive of 51 states — pricier than 37 and cheaper than 13.

North Carolina (typical ALS)$975
National median$1,379

What drives the cost in North Carolina

We hold 17 verified provider rates for North Carolina, 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 North Carolina

North Carolina 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 North Carolina

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.