Price spread for CPT 36415: Hospital pricing ranges from $9 to $3,306.
What Is a Blood Draw (Venipuncture)?
CPT 36415 covers venipuncture to collect a blood sample for lab testing.
When Is It Ordered?
Doctors commonly order this for routine labs, disease monitoring, and diagnostic blood testing.
How Long Does It Take?
5 minutes.
How to Prepare
Hydration can make collection easier.
How to Save on a Venipuncture
Potential savings: 50-90% by using lower-cost lab channels.
- Compare hospital lab pricing with independent lab chains.
- Ask for direct-pay options before drawing labs.
- Bundle routine labs together to reduce repeated draw fees.
Hospital Prices for CPT 36415
Table below shows a sample of hospitals with reported prices for this procedure.
| Hospital | City | State | Cash Price | Negotiated | Gross Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS SURGERY & RECOVERY CENTER LLC | WICHITA | KS | $1 | N/A | $3 |
| MIAMI JEWISH HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | MIAMI | FL | N/A | $2 | $7 |
| MIAMI COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER INC | PAOLA | KS | $3 | $21 | $25 |
| MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | ELKHART | KS | $3 | N/A | $30 |
| MCLAREN LAPEER REGION | LAPEER | MI | $3 | $2 | $5 |
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER | RICHMOND | TX | N/A | $3 | $34 |
| MCLAREN BAY SPECIAL CARE | BAY CITY | MI | $3 | $2 | $6 |
| CHLB LLC | GLENDORA | CA | N/A | N/A | $3 |
| KMI ACQUISITION LLC | LOUISVILLE | KY | N/A | N/A | $3 |
| OCHSNER-ACADIA, LLC. | LAPLACE | LA | N/A | N/A | $3 |
| PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | BRAWLEY | CA | N/A | N/A | $3 |
| MCLAREN BAY REGION | BAY CITY | MI | $3 | $2 | $6 |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON | KY | $3 | N/A | $3 |
| JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER | JERSEY CITY | NJ | N/A | $3 | $56 |
| CHHP HOLDINGS II, LLC | HUNTINGTON PARK | CA | N/A | N/A | $3 |
| OCALA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC | OCALA | FL | N/A | $3 | $32 |
| ARISE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, LLC | AUSTIN | TX | $3 | N/A | N/A |
| MCLAREN PORT HURON | PORT HURON | MI | $3 | $2 | $7 |
| ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO | IL | $3 | $9 | $21 |
| HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW INC | SAGINAW | MI | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC | IDAHO FALLS | ID | $4 | $8 | $5 |
| DESOTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ARCADIA | FL | $4 | $3 | $15 |
| FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER LLC | CENTRE | AL | $4 | N/A | $9 |
| SOUTH TEXAS ASC LLC | SAN ANTONIO | TX | $4 | $22 | $23 |
| TEMECULA VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC. | TEMECULA | CA | N/A | $4 | $53 |
| THE BIBB COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY | CENTREVILLE | AL | $4 | N/A | $9 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL AND CLINICS | MIAMI | FL | $4 | $3 | $15 |
| CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER | BELLEVILLE | NJ | N/A | $4 | $49 |
| COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | TOMS RIVER | NJ | N/A | $4 | $49 |
| COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER INC. | LIVINGSTON | NJ | N/A | $4 | $56 |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | LAKEWOOD | NJ | N/A | $4 | $56 |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | LONG BRANCH | NJ | N/A | $4 | $56 |
| NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER INC | NEWARK | NJ | N/A | $4 | $56 |
| ELADH LP | LOS ANGELES | CA | $4 | $0 | $19 |
| AGH LAVEEN LLC | LAVEEN | AZ | N/A | $4 | $89 |
| EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL | LAKE PROVIDENCE | LA | $4 | $4 | $5 |
| GENEVA COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY INC | GENEVA | AL | $4 | $3 | $5 |
| PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER | ENOLA | PA | $4 | $8 | $13 |
| LEO N LEVI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | HOT SPRINGS | AR | $4 | $3 | N/A |
| MCLAREN FLINT | FLINT | MI | $4 | $2 | $8 |
| SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF ARIZONA, LLC | PHOENIX | AZ | $4 | $3 | N/A |
| BAXTER COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | MOUNTAIN HOME | AR | $4 | $3 | $6 |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC | TALLASSEE | AL | $4 | $3 | $6 |
| CONWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | CONWAY | AR | $4 | $3 | $6 |
| FORREST CITY ARKANSAS HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC | FORREST CITY | AR | $4 | $3 | $6 |
| NORTH PLATTE NEBRASKA HOSPITAL CORPORATION | NORTH PLATTE | NE | $4 | $4 | $7 |
| MCLAREN MACOMB | MOUNT CLEMENS | MI | $4 | $2 | $9 |
| STATE OF MISSISSIPPI- UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER | GRENADA | MS | $4 | $9 | $14 |
| CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER , INC. | CULLMAN | AL | $5 | $3 | $9 |
| D.W. MCMILLAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | BREWTON | AL | $5 | $3 | $9 |
| TRI-CITY HOSPITAL | OCEANSIDE | CA | N/A | $5 | $34 |
| PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HOSPITAL INC | PUNXSUTAWNEY | PA | $5 | $3 | N/A |
| THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | CHICAGO | IL | N/A | N/A | $5 |
| CITRUS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | INVERNESS | FL | $5 | N/A | $5 |
| PROSPECT MANCHESTER HOSPITAL, INC. | MANCHESTER | CT | $5 | N/A | $5 |
| PURCELL MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL | PURCELL | OK | N/A | N/A | $5 |
| BBH BMC LLC | BIRMINGHAM | AL | $6 | $0 | $29 |
| DIGNITY COMMUNITY CARE | GLENDALE | CA | $6 | $0 | $29 |
| HC PARTNERSHIP | BIRMINGHAM | AL | $6 | $0 | $29 |
| HOSPITAL OF BARSTOW INC | BARSTOW | CA | $6 | $0 | $29 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS | MANTECA | CA | $6 | $0 | $29 |
| PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - GARDEN GROVE LLC | GARDEN GROVE | CA | $6 | $0 | $29 |
| PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER | CAMP HILL | PA | $6 | $13 | $16 |
| THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER | HERSHEY | PA | $6 | $13 | $16 |
| COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | WHITEVILLE | NC | $6 | $6 | N/A |
| FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL INC | FREDERICK | MD | N/A | N/A | $6 |
| SUBURBAN HOSPITAL, INC. | BETHESDA | MD | $6 | N/A | $6 |
| QUEEN'S NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | KAMUELA | HI | $6 | $0 | $21 |
| NOLAND HOSPITAL TUSCALOOSA II, LLC | TUSCALOOSA | AL | N/A | $6 | $28 |
| UPMC HANOVER | HANOVER | PA | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC | PERRY | GA | $7 | $2 | $12 |
| HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC | WARNER ROBINS | GA | $7 | $2 | $12 |
| MCLAREN GREATER LANSING | LANSING | MI | $7 | $3 | $14 |
| LION STAR NACOGDOCHES HOSPITAL, LLC | NACOGDOCHES | TX | $7 | $3 | $23 |
| HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | HOLLAND | MI | $7 | $9 | $12 |
State-by-State Pricing for Venipuncture
Explore where hospitals in each state report prices for CPT 36415.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Venipuncture cost without insurance?
Based on published hospital data, Venipuncture prices typically range from $9 to $3,306. Always ask for the self-pay or cash rate before scheduling.
Why do Venipuncture prices vary so much by hospital?
Hospitals negotiate different payer contracts, apply different facility fees, and use different chargemaster pricing strategies. That creates large price gaps for the same CPT code.
What does Medicare pay for CPT 36415?
A national Medicare rate is not available in this dataset for CPT 36415.
How can I lower my Venipuncture bill?
Compare multiple facilities, ask for the cash price up front, and request a written estimate with all facility and professional fees.
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