Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in Nebraska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Nebraska's healthcare market benefits from Medicaid expansion and relatively stable insurance competition, creating more predictable costs for routine procedures like Blood Draw visits. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $2.85 and $23.49 for a Blood Draw, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $3.00. With over 2,686 active Blood Draw providers across the state, Nebraska residents have substantial options when seeking venipuncture services.
Average
$10
Median
$3
Lowest
$3
Highest
$23
Providers
2,686
65% 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 Nebraska
Nebraska's healthcare costs run approximately 1% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall cost of living and moderate healthcare market competition. The state's mix of urban centers like Omaha and Lincoln alongside vast rural areas creates distinct pricing patterns for routine services like blood draws.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Nebraska's healthcare resources concentrate heavily in the Omaha and Lincoln metropolitan areas, where patients have access to major health systems and independent laboratories. Rural counties may have limited options, potentially requiring longer travel times but sometimes offering more personalized service and competitive cash-pay rates.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based laboratories in Nebraska typically charge more for blood draws than independent labs or physician office collections due to higher overhead costs. Major health systems like Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health operate extensive lab networks, while smaller facilities often provide more cost-effective options for routine venipuncture.
Insurance Market Competition in Nebraska
The Nebraska insurance market features moderate competition among BCBS Nebraska, UHC, and Aetna, creating reasonably competitive negotiated rates for routine services. This competition helps keep blood draw costs relatively stable, though rural areas may have fewer in-network options.
Physician Supply and Demand in Nebraska
With 2,686 active Blood Draw providers serving Nebraska's population, the state maintains adequate capacity for routine venipuncture services. This healthy supply-demand balance helps prevent price inflation and reduces wait times, particularly in urban areas where provider density is highest.
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 Nebraska
What is the average cost of a Blood Draw visit in Nebraska without insurance?
Does Nebraska Medicaid cover Blood Draw visits?
How do I find an affordable Blood Draw near me in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Blood Draw in Nebraska?
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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 |