How much does a Blood draw cost in Colorado?
Blood draw (venipuncture) · CPT 36415 · State: Colorado
In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Blood draw (venipuncture) is about $20, with most between $13 and $27 ($24 cash/self-pay). Based on 71 Colorado hospitals — 25% higher than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $45 (2.2× higher).
Source: medians across 71 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Blood draw (venipuncture) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Blood draw (venipuncture) cost in Colorado — FAQs
How much does a Blood draw (venipuncture) cost in Colorado?
In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Blood draw (venipuncture) is about $20, with most between $13 and $27, based on 71 Colorado hospitals. That's 25% higher than the national typical of $16.
How much does a Blood draw (venipuncture) cost without insurance in Colorado?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Blood draw (venipuncture) in Colorado run around $24. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $45), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Colorado hospital bill for a Blood draw (venipuncture) so high?
Colorado hospital "list" charges for a Blood draw (venipuncture) run about $45 — roughly 2.2× the $20 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Blood draw (venipuncture) in Colorado?
Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $20), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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