Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in Colorado
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Colorado's high-altitude environment and active population create unique healthcare demands, with the state maintaining costs approximately 7% above national averages across medical services. Blood Draw patients typically pay between $1.8 and $85.0, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $3.0 based on negotiated insurance rates from 1,673 active providers statewide. This robust provider network spans from Denver's urban medical corridors to rural mountain communities, allowing patients to browse all Blood Draw specialists throughout Colorado's diverse healthcare landscape.
Average
$30
Median
$3
Lowest
$2
Highest
$85
Providers
1,673
6% above national average
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Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 36415 — Collection of venous blood by venipuncture). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 36415 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 36415 covers: the provider's professional fee for blood draw (venipuncture). It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Blood Draw Visit Costs Vary Across Colorado
Colorado's healthcare costs run approximately 7% above national averages, driven by the state's challenging geography, high cost of living in mountain communities, and concentration of medical resources along the Front Range urban corridor. The state's unique blend of urban sophistication and rural isolation creates distinct cost pressures that affect Blood Draw services differently across regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Colorado's population concentrates heavily in the Denver-Boulder-Fort Collins corridor and Colorado Springs, creating abundant Blood Draw options with competitive pricing in these metro areas. Rural counties, particularly in the Western Slope and Eastern Plains, face significant provider shortages that can drive up costs and extend wait times. Mountain resort communities like Vail and Aspen maintain high-cost specialty practices serving both residents and seasonal populations.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based Blood Draw clinics in Colorado, including those affiliated with major health systems like Presbyterian/Saint Joseph, UCHealth, and SCL Health, typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. Academic medical centers such as the University of Colorado Hospital carry additional teaching and research overhead that can increase visit costs. Independent specialty practices often provide more cost-effective options while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Insurance Market Competition in Colorado
Colorado's insurance marketplace includes robust competition between UHC, Anthem, and Kaiser Permanente, along with several smaller regional carriers and ACA marketplace options. This competitive environment generally benefits consumers through varied plan choices and negotiated rate competition. Kaiser's integrated delivery model creates different cost structures compared to traditional fee-for-service insurers operating in the state.
Physician Supply and Demand in Colorado
With 1,673 active Blood Draw providers serving Colorado's population, the state maintains adequate specialty coverage in urban areas while facing shortages in rural regions. This distribution pattern creates cost variations where metropolitan areas benefit from competitive pricing due to provider abundance, while remote areas may see higher costs due to limited supply and travel requirements. Wait times and pricing often reflect these geographic supply imbalances across the state.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Blood Draw Costs in Colorado
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 36415)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa Range: $3 – $95 | $57 |
| 2 | Alaska Range: $3 – $85 | $56 |
| 3 | California Range: $3 – $90 | $56 |
| 4 | Connecticut Range: $2 – $93 | $53 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania Range: $2 – $90 | $49 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $4 – $95 | $41 |
| 7 | Florida Range: $2 – $73 | $38 |
| 8 | Indiana Range: $2 – $90 | $37 |
| 9 | Kentucky Range: $2 – $85 | $36 |
| 10 | West Virginia Range: $3 – $95 | $35 |
| 11 | Illinois Range: $3 – $85 | $35 |
| 12 | Virginia Range: $1 – $98 | $34 |
| 13 | Texas Range: $3 – $90 | $33 |
| 14 | Minnesota Range: $3 – $91 | $32 |
| 15 | North Dakota Range: $3 – $91 | $32 |
| 16 | Georgia Range: $2 – $90 | $32 |
| 17 | Rhode Island Range: $2 – $90 | $32 |
| 18 | Tennessee Range: $2 – $85 | $31 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $3 – $85 | $30 |
| 20 | Idaho Range: $3 – $85 | $30 |
| 21 | Utah Range: $3 – $85 | $30 |
| 22 | Colorado Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 23 | Oklahoma Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 24 | Arkansas Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 25 | North Carolina Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 26 | South Carolina Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 27 | Michigan Range: $1 – $85 | $30 |
| 28 | Ohio Range: $1 – $85 | $30 |
| 29 | Delaware Range: $1 – $82 | $29 |
| 30 | Montana Range: $3 – $80 | $29 |
| 31 | Oregon Range: $3 – $80 | $29 |
| 32 | Washington Range: $3 – $80 | $29 |
| 33 | District of Columbia Range: $1 – $80 | $28 |
| 34 | Massachusetts Range: $2 – $80 | $28 |
| 35 | Alabama Range: $1 – $80 | $28 |
| 36 | Wyoming Range: $3 – $73 | $26 |
| 37 | Vermont Range: $2 – $73 | $26 |
| 38 | Arizona Range: $2 – $73 | $26 |
| 39 | New Mexico Range: $2 – $70 | $25 |
| 40 | New Jersey Range: $2 – $68 | $24 |
| 41 | Nevada Range: $3 – $60 | $23 |
| 42 | New York Range: $1 – $60 | $22 |
| 43 | Nebraska Range: $3 – $23 | $10 |
| 44 | Missouri Range: $2 – $23 | $9 |
| 45 | Louisiana Range: $1 – $12 | $6 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $1 – $14 | $6 |
| 47 | Maine Range: $3 – $5 | $4 |
| 48 | Kansas Range: $2 – $7 | $4 |
| 49 | New Hampshire Range: $2 – $7 | $3 |
| 50 | South Dakota Range: $3 – $3 | $3 |
| 51 | Maryland Range: $1 – $6 | $3 |