Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in Nevada
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Nevada's healthcare market sits approximately 8% above national averages, with Blood Draw services reflecting this trend across the state's diverse urban and rural landscape. Blood Draw patients typically pay between $3 and $60, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $6 based on negotiated insurance rates from over 2,800 active providers. Nevada maintains a robust network of Blood Draw specialists serving communities from Las Vegas's growing medical district to rural counties, allowing patients to browse all available providers statewide.
Average
$23
Median
$6
Lowest
$3
Highest
$60
Providers
2,821
19% 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 Nevada
Nevada's healthcare costs run approximately 8% above national averages, driven by the state's rapid population growth and concentrated urban markets in Las Vegas and Reno. The state's unique geography creates distinct cost zones, with rural counties often facing limited provider options while urban centers experience competitive pricing pressure from multiple health systems.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Las Vegas and Reno concentrate the majority of Nevada's Blood Draw facilities, creating competitive pricing in these metropolitan areas while rural counties like Esmeralda and Mineral face limited options and higher travel costs. The state's vast rural territories often require patients to drive significant distances for specialized testing, adding indirect costs to the overall expense. Telemedicine consultations for test interpretation help bridge some rural access gaps, though the actual Blood Draw must occur at licensed facilities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient laboratories in Nevada typically charge higher rates due to facility fees and higher overhead costs associated with 24/7 operations and emergency capabilities. Independent laboratories and physician office-based testing often provide more competitive pricing, particularly in Las Vegas where competition among standalone facilities keeps costs moderate. National laboratory chains like Quest and LabCorp maintain significant Nevada presence, offering standardized pricing across multiple locations.
Insurance Market Competition in Nevada
Nevada's insurance marketplace includes major national carriers UHC, Anthem, and Aetna, with varying negotiated rates that directly affect patient out-of-pocket costs for Blood Draw services. The state's relatively competitive insurer environment helps moderate price increases, though rural areas may have fewer plan options. Medicaid expansion has increased coverage access, putting additional pressure on providers to accept lower reimbursement rates while maintaining service quality.
Physician Supply and Demand in Nevada
With over 2,800 Blood Draw providers serving Nevada's population, the state maintains adequate supply in urban areas while rural regions face typical access challenges. This provider density in metropolitan areas creates competitive pricing pressure, helping keep costs within reasonable ranges for most patients. The growing population, particularly in Clark County, continues to attract new healthcare providers, though rural counties still struggle with limited testing facility access.
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 Nevada
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Blood Draw visit in Nevada?
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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 |