Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in Louisiana
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Louisiana's healthcare infrastructure serves a geographically diverse population from the Mississippi Delta to the Gulf Coast, with Blood Draw services available through 1,425 active providers across the state. Patients typically pay between $1.26 and $11.56 for venipuncture procedures, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $6.00 based on current insurer-negotiated rates. Louisiana residents can browse all qualified Blood Draw providers to compare costs and find convenient locations throughout the Pelican State.
Average
$6
Median
$6
Lowest
$1
Highest
$12
Providers
1,425
78% below 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 Louisiana
Blood Draw costs in Louisiana run approximately 49% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall healthcare costs and competitive laboratory services market. The state's mix of urban medical centers and rural health facilities creates varied pricing structures across different regions, from the New Orleans metropolitan area to smaller parish communities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Louisiana's major metropolitan areas like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport offer abundant Blood Draw options with competitive pricing due to high provider density. Rural parishes throughout central and northern Louisiana may have fewer options, with some residents traveling to larger towns for laboratory services. This geographic disparity can affect both availability and cost, with rural facilities sometimes charging premium rates due to limited competition.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient laboratories in Louisiana's major health systems like Ochsner Health and LCMC Health typically charge higher facility fees compared to independent diagnostic labs and physician offices. Freestanding laboratory chains and urgent care centers often provide more affordable Blood Draw services with competitive cash-pay rates. The facility's overhead structure significantly impacts final costs, with academic medical centers generally charging the highest rates due to their complex billing structures.
Insurance Market Competition in Louisiana
Louisiana's insurance market features moderate competition between BCBS Louisiana, UHC, and Aetna, with each insurer maintaining distinct provider networks and negotiated rates for Blood Draw services. BCBS Louisiana's strong market presence gives it significant negotiating power with providers, often resulting in lower member costs. The state's decision not to expand Medicaid has kept the individual insurance market smaller, potentially limiting competitive pressure on pricing.
Physician Supply and Demand in Louisiana
With 1,425 active Blood Draw providers serving Louisiana's population, the state maintains adequate access to venipuncture services across most regions. This substantial provider network indicates healthy supply relative to demand, which helps keep costs competitive and wait times reasonable. Urban areas benefit from the highest provider density, while some rural parishes may experience longer travel distances to access services.
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 Louisiana
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Blood Draw visit in Louisiana?
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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 |