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Revenue Code (RC) 0545 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Air ambulance

Key FactDetail
Service Type

Ambulance

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for Revenue Code 0545 by major payers:

bcbs

$708.52

uhc

$4,174.83

aetna

$N/A

cigna

$329.00

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RC 0545
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc, Northwest Texas Healthcare System

    TXClinic/CenterNPI 1770509507Tax ID 23-2238976

    $6,767.00Published rate
  2. Essent Prmc Lp, Paris Regional Medical Center

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1063411767Tax ID 33-1073948

    $4,000.00Published rate
  3. Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas, Methodist Dallas Medical Center

    Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1528027786Tax ID 75-0800661

    $4,000.00Published rate
  4. Princeton Healthcare System, A New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation

    Princeton Healthcare System A New Jersey Non-Profit Corp

    NJGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1689714255Tax ID 21-0635009

    $2,525.00Published rate
  5. Crosbyton Clinic Hospital

    TXRural Acute Care HospitalNPI 1063500270Tax ID 75-0711276

    $800.00Published rate

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Revenue Code 0545 vs. Other Ambulance Codes

The Revenue Code 0545 code is part of the Ambulance services . It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The Revenue Code 0545 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
0544-RCHighOxygen
0545-RCModerateAir ambulance
0546-RCHighNeonatal ambulance

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including Revenue Code 0545. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 0545 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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