Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in Maryland
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Maryland's state-regulated hospital rate-setting system creates unique cost transparency for medical procedures, making it easier for patients to predict Blood Draw expenses. Blood Draw patients typically pay between $1.26 and $5.95, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $1.35 across Maryland's 4,146 active providers. With strong provider networks concentrated around Baltimore and the Washington D.C. metro area, patients can browse all providers in Maryland to find convenient and affordable options.
Average
$3
Median
$1
Lowest
$1
Highest
$6
Providers
4,146
90% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does blood draw (venipuncture) compare to related procedures in Maryland?
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $39 | $60 | $167 | 4,102 |
| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $71 | $109 | $254 | 4,075 |
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 Maryland
Maryland's healthcare costs run approximately 13% above the national average, driven by the Baltimore-Washington corridor's high concentration of academic medical centers and specialty facilities. The state's unique hospital rate-setting system provides more predictability than most states, though individual provider rates for outpatient services like Blood Draw still vary considerably.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Maryland's geography creates stark contrasts between the provider-rich Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area and more limited options on the Eastern Shore and Western Maryland mountains. Rural counties often have fewer independent laboratories, forcing patients to rely on hospital-based facilities that typically charge higher rates.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned outpatient laboratories in Maryland often charge facility fees in addition to professional fees, significantly increasing costs compared to independent labs or physician offices. Major health systems like Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and MedStar operate numerous facilities throughout the state, each with different cost structures.
Insurance Market Competition in Maryland
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield holds a dominant market position in Maryland, followed by United Healthcare and Aetna, creating moderate insurer competition that affects negotiated rates. The state's relatively concentrated insurance market means fewer competing rate negotiations compared to states with more diverse insurer participation.
Physician Supply and Demand in Maryland
With 4,146 active Blood Draw providers serving approximately 6 million residents, Maryland maintains adequate provider supply in urban areas while facing shortages in rural regions. This geographic imbalance affects both pricing and wait times, with rural patients sometimes traveling significant distances for specialized blood 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 Maryland
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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 |