§ 7.16.280. Rate Schedule for Ambulances.

A.

A ground ambulance operator shall charge no more than the following rates for one patient:

1.	Response to a non-emergency call with equipment and personnel at an advanced life support (ALS) level	$2,132.00
2.	Response to an emergency 9-1-1 call with equipment and personnel at an advanced life support (ALS) level	$2,282.00
3.	Response to a non-emergency call with equipment and personnel at a basic life support (BLS) level	$1,420.00
4.	Response to an emergency 9-1-1 call with equipment and personnel at a basic life support (BLS) level	$1,523.00
5.	Mileage Rate. Each mile or fraction thereof	$20.00
6.	Waiting Time. For each 30-minute period or fraction thereof after the first 30 minutes of waiting time at the request of the person hiring the ambulance	$120.00
7.	Standby Time. The base rate for the prescribed level of service and, in addition, for each 30-minute period or fraction thereof after the first 30 minutes of standby time	$115.00

 

B.

This section does not apply to a contract between the ambulance operator and the county where different rates or payment mechanisms are specified.

(Ord. 2016-0028 § 1, 2016: Ord. 2011-0031 § 26, 2011: Ord. 2003-0058 § 3, 2003: Ord. 94-0038 § 1, 1994: Ord. 91-0071 § 2, 1991: Ord. 90-0088 § 1, 1990: Ord. 89-0092 § 2, 1989: Ord. 88-0170 § 1, 1988: Ord. 87-0131U § 1, 1987: Ord. 86-0111 § 1, 1986: Ord. 85-0171 § 1, 1985: Ord. 85-0120U § 1, 1985: Ord. 83-0201 § 3, 1983: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 82-0105 § 1, 1982: Ord. 12077 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 11993 § 1, 1979; Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1008, 1951.)

*  Editor's note: Fee changes in this section include changes made by the Director of Emergency Medical Services Agency in accordance with County Code Section 7.16.340 - Modification of Rates and are effective July 1, 2018, and every July 1 thereafter.