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The following fees shall be charged to non-district residents of County Service Areas 17 and 69 for ambulance services originating within County Service Area 17 and 69 territories by County Service Area 17 and 69 providers:
Advanced Life Support Transport: $1,050.00
Basic Life Support Transport: $1,050.00
Non-Transport (treat & release): $150.00
Mileage: $20.00/mile (minimum 1 mile)
Oxygen: $65.00
Night Charge (1900 - 0700 hours): $40.00
(Added by Ord. No. 10754 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21)
A fee of $900.00 and a mileage charge of $20.00 per mile (minimum 1 mile) shall be charged to residents of County Service Area 69 who are transported from within County Service Area 69 territory for Basic or Advanced Life Support to a hospital by a County Service Area 69 provider. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer or designee may waive said fee for those residents financially unable to pay the fee.
(Added by Ord. No. 10754 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21; amended by Ord. No. 10774 (N.S.), effective 5-5-22)
A fee of $2,500.00 and a mileage charge of $40.00 per mile (minimum 1 mile) shall be charged for transports originating from a territory outside of County Service Areas 17 and 69 to a hospital by a County Service Area 17 or 69 provider.
(Added by Ord. No. 10754 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21)
A fee of $400.00 and a mileage charge of $20.00 per mile (minimum 1 mile) shall be charged to residents of County Service Area 17 who are transported from within County Service Area 17 territory for Basic or Advanced Life Support to a hospital by a County Service Area 17 provider. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer or designee may waive said fee for those residents financially unable to pay the fee.
(Added by Ord. No. 10754 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21; amended by Ord. No. 10775 (N.S.), effective 5-5-22)
The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer shall charge and collect the following fees for the following emergency medical services:
PERSONNEL FEES
EMT/Advanced EMT Initial Certification/ Recertification - $183.00
Paramedic Accreditation - $183.00
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Authorization - $183.00
GROUND AMBULANCE
Permit Application - $6,400.00
Annual Vehicle Inspection - $373.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) FEES
CE Provider Approval (4 years) - $2,350.00
HOSPITAL DESIGNATION FEES
Base Hospital Designation - $39,800.00
Trauma Center Designation - $57,000.00
AIR AMBULANCE FEES
Air Ambulance Permit - $5,239.00
(b) A fee of $3,395 and a mileage charge of $44.00 per mile shall be charged for each Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance transport made to a medically approved destination, pursuant to County of San Diego EMS Policies when provided by the San Diego County Fire Protection District. Alternatively, an EMS ambulance transport may conclude at a rendezvous location, where the patient transport may transfer to another provider. A fee of $417 shall be charged when EMS responders provide an assessment and treatment, but no patient transport. If more than one transport is provided to a patient (for example, due to a transfer at a rendezvous location), each transport provider may charge the patient the applicable fee and charges. If more than one patient is transported in the same vehicle, the transport provider may charge each patient the applicable fee and charges. There is a fee of $213 per hour for requested special event and/or standby coverage for contracted services. The fees in this section shall increase 5% on July 1, 2024, each new Fiscal Year through June 30, 2026. The Fire Chief or designee may waive any applicable fee and charges for individuals financially unable to pay.
(Added by Ord. No. 10754 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21; amended by Ord. No. 10776 (N.S.), effective 5-5-22; amended by Ord. No. 10802 (N.S.), effective 7-28-22; amended by Ord. No. 10842 (N.S.), effective 6-22-23; amended by Ord. No. 10893 (N.S.), effective 4-11-24; amended by Ord. No. 10906 (N.S.), effective 6-20-24)
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