Air ambulance providers are on the frontlines of lifesaving care. But when it comes to reimbursement, insurers consistently undervalue these high-cost services. The No Surprises Act (NSA) introduced Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) as a way to fight back.
The Reality for Air Ambulance:
- Nearly all transports are out-of-network.
- Average insurer offers are far below operating costs.
- In 2023, providers won 86% of IDR cases in this category.
Why IDR Matters for Air Ambulance:
- Claims are high-dollar — tens of thousands per case.
- Awards are typically 3× higher than insurer offers.
- Bundling similar transports in a single filing reduces fees and multiplies recovery.
Strategies That Win:
- Documenting urgency of transport.
- Using comparator data from regional and national averages.
- Filing on time — IDR deadlines are strict.
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