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.
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.
- Johnston County EMSJohnston County Emergency Services — EMS Subscription Program (official county page)$536–$637
- Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services AgencyCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,194
- County Of Durham Finance DeptCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$821–$975
- Cumberland County Hospital System IncCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$800–$799
- County Of GuilfordCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$842–$1,000
- County Of WakeCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$632–$751
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LlcCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,052–$1,436
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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.