Billing & Records Requests
Cedar County EMS is funded under a hybrid model of property tax support and fee-for-service billing. Property taxes will provide a foundation of funding to maintain a level of readiness with highly trained clinicians, lifesaving equipment, and emergency vehicles ready to respond 24/7—whether or not a call is in progress. This public support will allow for essential help to be available when needed. At the same time, the county will bill those who utilize EMS services on a fee-for-service basis, much like other healthcare providers. Those bills may be covered by government payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA, by private insurance companies, or by individuals. This combination of public funding and user-based billing allows us to maintain rapid response capabilities, invest in advanced medical care, and remain financially sustainable while minimizing the burden on taxpayers.
Billing & Records Requests
Cedar County contracts with EMS|MC to handle its billing and records requests. If you have questions about a bill received from Cedar County EMS, you may contact them directly at 800-849-5603 or by visiting their patient portal by clicking the button below.
Fee Schedule
EMS agencies establish a fee schedule, also known as their chargemaster, that lists the gross charges billed for their services. These fees do not necessarily reflect the amounts set for reimbursement by government payers or negotiated with private insurance companies. The current Cedar County EMS Fee Schedule, effective December 1, 2025, was approved by the Cedar County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on October 28, 2025.
Only one EMS entity per patient may bill directly for care provided. In cases where a Cedar County paramedic is asked to provide advaned life support assistance to one of the other county ambulance services, referred to as a "tier," that will usually be the requesting agency. If the requesting agency bills, that agency should bill the higher rate for the paramedic's care, and then Cedar County would bill the requesting agency a tier fee for its services. If the requesting agency does not bill, Cedar County may bill directly for its services.
