Revenue Code (RC) 0549 Fee Schedule

Revenue Code (RC) 0549 is classified under Ambulance.

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Key Fact	Detail
Service Type	Ambulance
Complexity Level	High

National average reimbursement for Revenue Code 0549 by major payers:

$3,117.47

BCBS / Anthem

$650.97

UnitedHealthcare

$N/A

Aetna

$236.25

Cigna

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RC 0549

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Covenant Medical Center
TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1972517365Tax ID 82-2913146
$3,308.00Published rate
Athens Hospital, LLC
TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1417465824Tax ID 82-3934511
$400.00Published rate
Columbia Medical Center Of Las Colinas Inc, Medical City Las Colinas
Columbia Medical Center Of Las Colinas Inc
TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1902857766Tax ID 62-1650582
$373.00Published rate
Matagorda County Hospital District, Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Matagorda County Hospital District
TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1679678767Tax ID 74-6025069
$350.00Published rate
St. David'S Healthcare Partnership, L.P., LLP, St. David'S South Austin Medical Center
TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1679528889Tax ID 74-2781812
$248.00Published rate

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Summit Women's CareDenver, Colorado

September 2, 2026

Contracting Manager
UnitedHealthcare
Commercial PPO

Re: Request for fee schedule renegotiation

We request a formal review of our Commercial PPO fee schedule. The comparison below summarizes our current rate alongside published rates for comparable Denver-area practices.

Market evidence · CPT 59485

Current rate: $152.40
Market median: $147.00
Market position: 61st percentile

The comparison includes 1,284 published rates from 96 provider groups, scoped to OB/GYN providers in a professional, office-based setting.

We would welcome a discussion of our fee schedule and the supporting July 2026 market analysis. Please let us know a suitable time to review the comparison together.

Sincerely,
Summit Women's Care

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Revenue Code 0549 vs. Other Ambulance Codes

The table lists codes related to 0549. Select one to see its fee schedule.

Code	Complexity	Description
0548-RC	Moderate	EKG transmission
0549-RC	High	Other

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including Revenue Code 0549. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 0549 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

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Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.

Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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