How much does a Blood draw cost in Massachusetts?

Blood draw (venipuncture) · CPT 36415 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Blood draw (venipuncture) is about $9, with most between $8 and $18 ($19 cash/self-pay). Based on 31 Massachusetts hospitals — 44% lower than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $19 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$9
Massachusetts · $8$18
Cash / self-pay
$19
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$19
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 31 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs

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

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Blood draw (venipuncture) is about $9, with most between $8 and $18, based on 31 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 44% lower than the national typical of $16.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Blood draw (venipuncture) in Massachusetts run around $19. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $19), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a Blood draw (venipuncture) run about $19 — roughly 2.1× 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 Massachusetts?

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

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