Analysis
NAICS 621910 is the 2022 national industry for ambulance services, part of 62191 (Ambulance Services). Census lists 5 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 5,556 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 179,939 people at an average annual payroll of $51,734 per employee (19th percentile of national industries). 21% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which points to larger operations.
Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include air ambulance services, ambulance services, air or ground, emergency medical transportation services, air or ground and rescue services, air, among 5 in all.
For example, providing transportation of the disabled or elderly (without medical care) are classified in 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) instead.
Census lists 1 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 485991. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care. These services are often provided during a medical emergency but are not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with lifesaving equipment operated by medically trained personnel.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Providing transportation of the disabled or elderly (without medical care) | 485991 Special Needs Transportation |
Index entries (5)
- Air ambulance services
- Ambulance services, air or ground
- Emergency medical transportation services, air or ground
- Rescue services, air
- Rescue services, medical