Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in Idaho
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Idaho's largely rural healthcare landscape features 330 Blood Draw providers across the state, with significant cost variations between urban centers like Boise and remote mountain communities. Patients typically pay between $3 and $85 for venipuncture services, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $3 based on negotiated insurance rates. With Idaho's Medicaid expansion providing broader coverage and major insurers like Regence BlueCross and PacificSource maintaining extensive networks, patients can browse all available Blood Draw providers throughout Idaho to find the most cost-effective option for their needs.
Average
$30
Median
$3
Lowest
$3
Highest
$85
Providers
330
8% 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 Idaho
Idaho's healthcare costs run approximately 3% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural market dynamics. The Gem State's vast geography creates unique challenges, with over 40% of residents living in rural areas where provider scarcity can drive up costs for specialized services, though basic blood draws remain widely available.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metropolitan areas like Boise, Coeur d'Alene, and Idaho Falls offer numerous Blood Draw options with competitive pricing, while rural counties may have limited facilities requiring patients to travel significant distances. Northern Idaho's mountainous terrain and southern Idaho's agricultural regions both face provider shortages that can affect scheduling and costs. The state's 44 counties vary dramatically in healthcare access, with some remote areas relying on critical access hospitals for basic laboratory services.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Major health systems like Saint Alphonsus and Kootenai Health dominate Idaho's hospital market, often charging higher facility fees for outpatient blood draws compared to independent labs and urgent care centers. Rural Idaho relies heavily on critical access hospitals that may have higher overhead costs but serve essential community needs. Standalone laboratory facilities and retail clinics typically offer the most cost-effective options for routine venipuncture services.
Insurance Market Competition in Idaho
Regence BlueCross and PacificSource command significant market share in Idaho, with moderate competition keeping negotiated rates reasonable for basic services like blood draws. The state's individual insurance market offers fewer carrier options than more populated states, though employer-sponsored plans maintain good provider networks. Idaho's decision not to establish a state-based insurance exchange means residents rely on federal marketplace plans with varying network adequacy across rural regions.
Physician Supply and Demand in Idaho
With 330 active Blood Draw providers serving Idaho's population of 1.9 million, the state maintains adequate capacity for routine venipuncture services, though distribution favors urban areas. Idaho faces broader healthcare workforce challenges, ranking in the bottom half of states for physicians per capita, which can affect overall healthcare access and costs. The state's growing population, particularly in the Boise metropolitan area, is increasing demand for all healthcare services including laboratory work.
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 Idaho
What is the average cost of a Blood Draw visit in Idaho without insurance?
Does Idaho Medicaid cover Blood Draw visits?
How do I find an affordable Blood Draw near me in Idaho?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Blood Draw visit in Idaho?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Blood Draw in Idaho?
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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 |