Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in North Carolina
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
North Carolina's healthcare costs run approximately 2% below the national average, benefiting from a competitive provider market across its diverse urban and rural landscape. Blood Draw patients typically pay between $1.5 and $85, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $3, based on negotiated rates from over 2,700 active providers statewide. Whether you're in Charlotte's medical district or the rural Outer Banks, patients can browse all providers in North Carolina to find quality care at transparent prices.
Average
$30
Median
$3
Lowest
$2
Highest
$85
Providers
2,799
6% above 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 North Carolina
North Carolina's healthcare costs run about 2% below the national average, reflecting the state's balanced mix of urban medical centers and rural providers competing across diverse geographic regions. The state's growing ambulatory surgery center market and moderate insurance competition help keep negotiated rates reasonable compared to higher-cost coastal states.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Research Triangle and Charlotte metro areas concentrate most specialty providers, while rural counties from the Mountains to the Coastal Plain often have limited laboratory options. This geographic disparity creates longer travel times for rural patients but can result in more competitive pricing as providers compete for a smaller patient base. Telemedicine consultations paired with local Blood Draw services help bridge some access gaps across the state's diverse regions.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient laboratories typically charge higher facility fees than independent diagnostic centers due to higher operational overhead and regulatory requirements. Major health systems like Atrium Health, UNC Health, and Novant Health operate extensive laboratory networks throughout North Carolina, often offering standardized pricing across their facilities. Independent labs and physician office-based collection sites frequently provide more competitive rates for routine blood work.
Insurance Market Competition in North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina maintains the largest market share, followed by UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, creating moderate insurer competition that influences negotiated rates. The state's insurance market concentration varies by region, with some rural areas having fewer plan options than urban centers. This market structure allows insurers reasonable leverage in rate negotiations while preventing excessive cost increases seen in less competitive markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in North Carolina
With over 2,700 active Blood Draw providers statewide, North Carolina maintains adequate access to venipuncture services relative to its population of 10.5 million residents. This healthy provider-to-population ratio helps maintain competitive pricing and reasonable appointment availability in most areas. Rural counties may still experience some access challenges, but mobile laboratory services and retail clinic expansion continue to improve coverage throughout the state.
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 North Carolina
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Does North Carolina Medicaid cover Blood Draw visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Blood Draw visit in North Carolina?
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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 |