Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in South Carolina
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
South Carolina's healthcare market operates approximately 1% below national averages, with over 1,496 active Blood Draw providers serving patients across the Palmetto State's diverse urban and rural communities. Blood Draw visit costs typically range from $1.50 to $85, with a median out-of-pocket expense of $3 for most patients. With extensive provider networks spanning from Charleston's medical district to Greenville's health corridors, patients can browse all Blood Draw specialists throughout South Carolina to find affordable, quality care.
Average
$30
Median
$3
Lowest
$2
Highest
$85
Providers
1,496
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 South Carolina
South Carolina operates at approximately 1% below national healthcare costs, benefiting from lower overhead expenses compared to high-cost states, though rural access challenges persist across the state's diverse geographic regions. The Palmetto State's healthcare market reflects a balance between growing metropolitan areas and underserved rural counties.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville metro areas concentrate the majority of Blood Draw providers, while rural counties in the Pee Dee and lower Lowcountry regions face significant access barriers. This geographic disparity often forces rural residents to travel longer distances, though telehealth consultations for lab result discussions have improved follow-up care accessibility.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Major health systems like MUSC Health, Prisma Health, and Bon Secours dominate South Carolina's hospital market, typically charging higher facility fees for outpatient lab services. Independent labs and physician office-based Blood Draw services generally offer more competitive pricing, particularly in suburban markets around Charleston and the Upstate region.
Insurance Market Competition in South Carolina
BCBS SC maintains the largest market share, followed by UHC and Aetna, creating moderate competition that helps keep negotiated rates reasonable. The concentration of major insurers allows for standardized fee schedules, though rural providers often face lower reimbursement rates due to reduced negotiating power.
Physician Supply and Demand in South Carolina
With 1,496 active Blood Draw providers serving the state's 5.2 million residents, South Carolina maintains adequate laboratory service capacity in urban areas. Rural counties experience periodic shortages, particularly for specialized phlebotomy services, which can drive up costs and extend wait times for non-urgent lab work.
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 South Carolina
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Blood Draw visit in South 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 |