Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in New Jersey
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Jersey's healthcare costs average 17% above the national median, reflecting the state's high provider density and competitive insurance market dominated by Horizon BCBS, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. Blood Draw patients in New Jersey typically pay between $1.50 and $68.00, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $3.68 based on negotiated insurance rates across 7,443 active providers statewide. The Garden State's extensive network of hospitals and independent practices offers patients multiple options for affordable blood collection services throughout the state.
Average
$24
Median
$4
Lowest
$2
Highest
$68
Providers
7,443
14% 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 New Jersey
New Jersey's healthcare costs run approximately 17% above the national average, driven by the state's high cost of living, dense population, and proximity to major metropolitan areas like New York City and Philadelphia. The Garden State's compact geography creates intense competition among providers while also supporting higher operational costs due to expensive real estate and labor markets.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
New Jersey's unique geography concentrates most laboratory facilities in the densely populated northeastern corridor, with fewer options available in the Pine Barrens and southwestern rural counties. Urban areas like Newark, Jersey City, and Camden offer multiple competing lab facilities, while rural residents may need to travel significant distances to access specialized testing. This geographic disparity creates cost variations, with rural facilities sometimes charging premium rates due to limited competition.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient laboratories in New Jersey typically charge higher rates than independent diagnostic centers due to higher overhead costs and facility fees. Major health systems like RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and AtlantiCare operate extensive lab networks that may offer convenience but often at premium pricing. Independent laboratories and retail clinics frequently provide more competitive rates for routine blood work while maintaining quality standards.
Insurance Market Competition in New Jersey
The state's insurance landscape is dominated by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, which maintains the largest market share, followed by Aetna and UnitedHealthcare competing for commercial enrollment. This moderate concentration allows insurers to negotiate favorable rates with laboratory networks, but patients may find limited choices if their plan contracts with only specific lab providers. The competitive environment generally keeps costs lower than they might be in less competitive markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Jersey
With 7,443 active providers offering blood collection services, New Jersey maintains robust laboratory capacity relative to its population of 9.3 million residents. This healthy supply-to-demand ratio helps control costs and reduces wait times for routine blood work, though specialized testing may still face capacity constraints. The abundance of options gives patients leverage to shop for competitive pricing, particularly for self-pay 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 New Jersey
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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 |