Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in New Mexico
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Mexico's healthcare system serves a predominantly rural population across 121,590 square miles, with significant disparities in provider access between urban centers like Albuquerque and remote communities. Blood Draw visits in the state typically cost patients between $1.8 and $70.0, with a median out-of-pocket expense of $3.0 based on negotiated insurance rates. New Mexico maintains 1,549 active Blood Draw providers throughout the state, offering patients multiple options for venipuncture services in both hospital-based and independent clinic settings.
Average
$25
Median
$3
Lowest
$2
Highest
$70
Providers
1,549
12% 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 Mexico
New Mexico's healthcare costs run approximately 3% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural economic conditions. The Land of Enchantment's dispersed population across vast distances creates unique challenges for healthcare delivery and cost structures.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Albuquerque and Santa Fe concentrate most of New Mexico's healthcare resources, while rural counties like Hidalgo and Harding face significant provider shortages. Rural residents often travel long distances for Blood Draw services, which can add transportation costs to the overall expense. Some remote areas rely on visiting phlebotomists or require patients to drive to regional centers for basic blood work.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Presbyterian Healthcare Services and UNM Health dominate New Mexico's hospital market, typically charging higher facility fees for Blood Draw services compared to independent laboratories like LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics. Smaller community hospitals and rural health centers often offer more competitive pricing due to lower overhead costs. Standalone laboratory locations generally provide the most affordable options for routine blood collection.
Insurance Market Competition in New Mexico
BCBS NM holds significant market share alongside national players like UHC and Molina, creating moderate competition that helps keep negotiated rates reasonable. Rural areas often have fewer insurer choices, which can limit network options and affect pricing leverage. The state's relatively small population means insurers have less bargaining power with large health systems compared to more populous states.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Mexico
With 1,549 active Blood Draw providers serving approximately 2.1 million residents, New Mexico maintains adequate capacity for venipuncture services in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This geographic imbalance can create longer wait times and higher costs in underserved areas. The concentration of providers in metropolitan areas helps keep urban prices competitive while rural facilities may charge premium rates due to limited alternatives.
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 Mexico
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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 |