Does the ambulance district charge for services when a patient is not transported?
No, there is no charge for services when a patient is not transported to a medical facility. However, in the event that air medical transport by a helicopter is utilized, a charge for services is applied to recoup the cost of equipment utilized in the care of a patient prior to air ambulance arrival.
Under most circumstances there is no charge for services when a patient is not transported to a medical facility. If significant treatment is administered prior to a no transport you may receive a bill, usually payable by insurance, to recoup the cost of the supplies used. In the event that air medical transport by a helicopter is utilized, a charge for services is applied to recoup the cost of equipment utilized in the care of a patient prior to air ambulance arrival.
