Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in Maine
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Maine's rural geography creates unique challenges for blood testing access, with many residents traveling significant distances for laboratory services. Blood Draw procedures in Maine typically cost patients between $3 and $5, with a median out-of-pocket expense of $4.58 based on negotiated insurance rates. The state maintains over 1,750 active Blood Draw providers across its counties, ensuring patients can browse all providers in Maine to find convenient, affordable care near them.
Average
$4
Median
$5
Lowest
$3
Highest
$5
Providers
1,753
85% 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 Maine
Maine's healthcare costs run approximately 12% above national averages, reflecting the state's rural geography and seasonal population fluctuations that affect provider economics. The Pine Tree State's scattered population centers and extensive coastline create unique logistics challenges for laboratory services and specimen transport.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Greater Portland and Bangor areas concentrate most laboratory facilities, while rural counties like Aroostook and Washington face limited local options requiring patient travel. Coastal communities experience seasonal demand spikes during summer months when the population swells with tourists and seasonal residents. Rural hospitals often partner with larger laboratory networks to provide comprehensive testing while managing transportation costs for specimens requiring specialized processing.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based laboratories at Maine Medical Center, Eastern Maine Medical Center, and other major health systems typically charge higher facility fees due to 24/7 operations and emergency capabilities. Independent laboratories like Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp locations offer more competitive pricing but may have limited hours or test menus. Community health centers throughout Maine provide cost-effective Blood Draw services, particularly in underserved rural areas where they receive federal funding support.
Insurance Market Competition in Maine
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield dominates Maine's individual insurance market, while Harvard Pilgrim and United Healthcare maintain significant employer group presence, creating moderate competition that affects negotiated laboratory rates. The state's relatively small population limits insurer leverage in rate negotiations compared to larger markets. Rural provider networks remain concentrated among fewer insurance options, sometimes reducing patient choice but stabilizing reimbursement relationships.
Physician Supply and Demand in Maine
With over 1,750 active Blood Draw providers statewide, Maine maintains adequate phlebotomy capacity relative to its 1.4 million residents, though geographic distribution favors southern and central regions. The state's aging population increases demand for routine laboratory monitoring, while seasonal workforce fluctuations in tourist areas create periodic capacity constraints. This relatively strong provider supply helps maintain competitive pricing, though rural areas may face longer wait times during peak demand periods.
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 Maine
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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 |