Typical Bill
$1,250–$1,368
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#27 / 51
cheaper than 24 states
Surprise-Billing
Protected
How Washington compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Washington is the 27th least expensive of 51 states — pricier than 26 and cheaper than 24.
What drives the cost in Washington
Washington publishes provider rates through its state balance-billing registry; rates are set by individual agencies.
We hold 130 verified provider rates for Washington, 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 Washington
Washington 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 Washington
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- $932–$1,368
- $877–$1,093
- $1,400–$1,368
- $950–$1,368
- $4,795
- $1,250–$1,570
- Clark County Emergency Medical Service District #2WA DOH EMS Provider Rate Reporting (data.wa.gov dataset r9b2-b8ff)$2,336–$2,774
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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.