Ambulance Costs in New Mexico

A typical ground-ambulance bill here runs $512–$607 — 56% below the national median, the 51st lowest of 51 states.

Typical Bill

$512–$607

BLS to ALS base

National Rank

#51 / 51

cheaper than 0 states

Surprise-Billing

Limited

How New Mexico compares

Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, New Mexico is the 51st least expensive of 51 states — pricier than 50 and cheaper than 0.

New Mexico (typical ALS)$607
National median$1,379

What drives the cost in New Mexico

New Mexico regulates ambulances as utilities: the Public Regulation Commission publishes a statewide ambulance tariff that carriers bill against.

We hold 6 verified provider rates for New Mexico, 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 New Mexico

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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.