How much does a Blood draw cost in Denver?

Blood draw (venipuncture) · CPT 36415 · Metro area: Denver

In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Blood draw (venipuncture) is about $9, with most between $8 and $12 ($60 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 Denver hospitals — 44% lower than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $113 (12.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$9
Denver · $8$12
Cash / self-pay
$60
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$113
12.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 17 Denver 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 Denver — FAQs

How much does a Blood draw (venipuncture) cost in Denver?

In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Blood draw (venipuncture) is about $9, with most between $8 and $12, based on 17 Denver hospitals. That's 44% lower than the national typical of $16.

How much does a Blood draw (venipuncture) cost without insurance in Denver?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Blood draw (venipuncture) in Denver run around $60. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $113), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Denver hospital bill for a Blood draw (venipuncture) so high?

Denver hospital "list" charges for a Blood draw (venipuncture) run about $113 — roughly 12.6× the $9 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 Denver?

Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $9), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Denver hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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