Typical Bill
$700–$957
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#39 / 51
cheaper than 12 states
Surprise-Billing
Limited
How Pennsylvania compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Pennsylvania is the 39th least expensive of 51 states — pricier than 38 and cheaper than 12.
What drives the cost in Pennsylvania
We hold 4 verified provider rates for Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- City O F AllentownCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$600–$920
- Emergycare, IncCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$638–$957
- City Of PhiladelphiaCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$948–$1,049
- Robinson Emergency Medical Service, IncCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$966–$1,239
- City Of ReadingCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$700–$850
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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.