Johnson County Ambulance Billing

The Johnson County Ambulance Service is dedicated to providing a “complete” service to our customers. After your transport by ambulance, our business office will assist you in processing the necessary paperwork to ensure prompt payment from your health insurance agency.

 MEDICARE

All claims for Medicare Part B recipients are submitted directly to the carrier. In an effort to make certain that the patient receives a quick return, claims are filed electronically.

The Johnson County Ambulance Service accepts assignment of Medicare Part B. This means that the service has agreed to accept the Medicare allowable charges as payment in full. The Medicare carrier determines the allowable charges and if the service is medically necessary. Medicare pays 80% of the allowable charges to JCAS. The patient is responsible for any co-insurance amounts, non-covered services and deductibles.

If a patient has supplemental coverage, this information will be submitted with the Medicare claim.

 BLUE SHIELD AND MEDICAID

JCAS currently accepts assignment for BC/BS claims, and submits directly to John Deere Health or Medicaid. Payment is made directly to Johnson County Ambulance while any deductibles and co-pays for BC/BC and John Deere Health are the responsibility of the patient. Payment on Medicaid claims is accepted as payment in full.

 PRIVATE INSURANCE CLAIMS

Our business office will assist you with private insurance filing if requested. We will submit a claim form to your insurance or will provide you with an itemized statement to be submitted directly to your insurance carrier.

 SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS

At the time of the transport, our paramedics will request insurance information for claim filing. They will also request that you or a family member sign a waiver, which allows us to file an insurance claim in your behalf. The patient will also be asked to sign an acknowledgement of notice of our privacy policy. Click here for our Privacy Policy.  

 PAYMENT FOR SERVICES

 If the patient does not have insurance coverage for ambulance transport, payment is requested within 30 days. A payment plan can be negotiated with the business office.

 WORKING FOR YOU

The Johnson County Ambulance Service business office looks forward to serving our clients and assisting you with any questions or concerns you may have.

For additional information and assistance, please contact our business office by phone at 319/356-6013 or by e-mail. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. The billing office has voice mail at the same phone number to assist you after office hours. Your call will be returned the following business day.